The 155th birthday of Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi was celebrated with great pomp across the country on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. The splendor of Gandhi Jayanti was visible in foreign countries also. “Gandhi Jayanti” was organized by Gandhi Mandela Foundation on the occasion of 155th birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi at The United Service Institution of India, New Delhi. 2 October marks the birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi. On this day, we remember Gandhiji’s message of non-violence and upholding truth.
On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti organized in Delhi, the dignitaries included Shyam Jaju (National President, GMF), Dr. Savita Singh (Vice President, GMF), all the speakers threw light on the life of Gandhiji and the relevance of his thoughts in today’s times. Discussed.
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On this occasion, Major General RS Yadav, (Director CS3, USI), Major General BK Sharma, (DG USI), Gursharan Singh, (Former Secretary, Indian Paralympic Committee, Member Asian Paralympic Committee) (Director, GMF) and officials from many countries. The Ambassador and his representatives were present.
Advocate Nandan Kumar Jha, Chairman of Gandhi Mandela Foundation, welcomed all the guests. Gandhi Mandela Foundation organizes Gandhi Jayanti every year.
Jain Acharya Lokesh Muni, founder of Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti and World Peace Centre, expressed his views on Gandhi Jayanti. He said- ‘Today we are celebrating International Day of Non-Violence.
Told about Anekant. Which means respecting the thoughts and religions of others along with one’s own and unity in diversity is the specialty of our country. After war only destruction comes. Therefore, the path of non-violence should be adopted in advance.
Welcoming everyone, Advocate Nandan Kumar Jha, Chairman of Gandhi Mandela Foundation, said, ‘Gandhi Mandela Foundation (GMF) is included among the largest institutions in the world. Yoga Shakha is held daily to promote peace. War has never benefited anyone. He inspired everyone to read the book Sarvodaya written by Gandhi.
Dr. Savita Singh (Vice President, GMF) brought life to life by telling each and every incident of Mahatma Gandhi’s life. Throwing light on Gandhiji’s Satyagraha, he urged today’s young generation that there should be a Gandhi in every society and every home. Only then will we be able to take Gandhiji’s ideas forward.
National President of GMF, Shyam Jaju ji said, Gandhi ji’s statue is installed all over the world. The way he rose from the ground and led the freedom movement is equally relevant in today’s times. We have to do the work of taking it forward among the youth through this organization.
Founder of Kathak heritage and famous dancer Sadanand Biswas mesmerized everyone by giving a spectacular performance on this occasion.
Know about Gandhi Mandela Foundation..
Gandhi Mandela Foundation is a Government of India registered trust that promotes the ideas of Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela such as individual liberty, civil liberties, truth, non-violence and human rights throughout the world. GMF presents the world’s prestigious Gandhi Mandela Award to honor leaders who promote peace, non-violence, culture and social welfare around the world.
The first Gandhi Mandela Award for promoting global peace was presented to the spiritual leader Dalai Lama.
The jury was led by Honorable Justice K.G. along with former Chief Justices of India, Nepal and Bangladesh. Balakrishnan (37th Chief Justice of India and former Chairman, National Human Rights Commission, India).
