The 77th death anniversary of Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi was celebrated on 30 January 2025. On this occasion, at some places a memorial meeting was organized and at some places tribute was paid by offering flowers to Bapu’s picture. The 77th death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi was celebrated by Gandhi Mandela Foundation, in association with Hindu College Delhi University, at The United Service Institution of India, Delhi. On this occasion, the thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi will be highlighted and its relevance in today’s times will be discussed.
General Secretary of GMF throws some light on Gandhi Ji’s Principles:
Throwing light on the principles of Mahatma Gandhi, Advocate Nandan Jha, Founder and General Secretary of Gandhi Mandela Foundation, while welcoming and introducing all the great personalities, told about the work being done by Gandhi Mandela Foundation. He also talked about setting up a branch daily following Gandhi’s ideas.
He said, ‘I don’t know anyone else outside this country except Gandhi. Either he knows your country or he knows Gandhi. Our effort is to keep Gandhi’s ideas alive and propagate them.
National President of Gandhi Mandela Foundation, Shyam Jaju ji said, ‘Gandhi ji is not limited to the country only but the whole world respects him. He also followed what he said.
His thinking is exemplary for the whole world. His contribution to independence was the biggest. He always talked about the poor, the common man and the last person standing in the queue.
General BK Sharma (Director General, USI), said – ‘Global stability is seriously threatened by growing historical rancor, ultra-nationalism, religious fanaticism, environmental degradation, destructive technologies, nuclear weapons threats and militarization of cyber, space and other areas. Danger is arising.
Amidst this ever-evolving bleak situation, India must emerge as a visionary guide and true friend of the world. India will have to follow the principles of Gandhiji by realizing the spirit of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”, where leadership should be done through compassion and cooperation.
The Chief Guest Addresses the audience:
The chief guest of the event, Dr. Obijiofor Aginam, Director of UNESCO MGIEP also spoke on the occasion. He said-
‘New and eminent personalities are emerging across the world, who have played an important role in upliftment of humanity, spreading the message of knowledge, peace and non-violence. The message of peace, non-violence, forgiveness and dialogue is also given through hand gestures.
It is important to understand that specific social developments, platforms dedicated to the development of people or political structures can promote justice and equality.
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This heritage of non-violence and peace, which is embedded within us, teaches us that it is man’s mind and his behavior that shape the society and the governance system. This ideology has been influencing the world.
These principles of Gandhiji inspired the whole world..Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King Jr., and many other great personalities worked to bring change in various societies through non-violence and peace. He gave the message of resolving conflicts not through violence, but through dialogue, love and compassion. This ideology is still keeping the torch of peace and justice burning all over the world.
Therefore, the most important need is to adopt the power of non-violence, which was promoted by Gandhiji. His ideology of non-violence proved that true strength lies not in physical strength, but in moral courage. His non-violent struggle led to India’s independence and continues to be an inspiration for peace movements around the world even today.’
The Vice President of GMF shares her Views:
Vice President of Gandhi Mandela Foundation, Dr. Savita Singh presented Gandhiji’s ideology from her heart. He said, Gandhiji did not leave his ideology and message of life in any doubt. We should know Gandhiji because he was a man whose life spanned three centuries. He influenced three centuries..
1.He was born in the second half of the 19th century.
2. In the 20th century, he used his truth and showed the path to the society.
3. His ideas remain relevant even in the 21st century and provide answers for the times to come.
Gandhiji is considered to be the center point of the revolutionary changes that took place in the 20th century. His thoughts and principles were not limited to his time only, but also became an inspiration for future generations.
Even his most famous biographers acknowledged that Gandhiji was the only person who gave humanity not just an idea but also a permanent solution. His contribution is a unique example of changing the world through non-violence, peace and truth.
These guests were present
The dignitaries present on the occasion of Martyr’s Day included Advocate Nandan Jha (General Secretary, GMF), Dr. Savita Singh (Vice President, GMF), Shri Shankar Aggarwal (Director, GMF), Shri Shyam Jaju (National Chairman, GMF), Dr. Obijiofor Aginam (Director, UNESCO MGIEP), General BK Sharma (Director General, USI), Major General RS Yadav, (Director CS, USI), Dr. Reena Jain (Vice Principal, Hindu College Delhi University), Shri Gursharan Singh (Former Secretary, Paralympic Committee of India) and ambassadors and representatives of many countries were present.
