Tributes paid to Mahatma Gandhi, Lal Bahadur Shastri on birth anniversaries

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 2: Rich tributes were paid to Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversaries.
Speaker, Legislative Assembly, Mubarak Gul today paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his 144th birth anniversary at a function organized by Rural Development Society to commemorate the birth anniversary Gandhiji.
The Speaker recalled the contributions of Gandhi ji made for achieving freedom from the clutches of Britishers.
Member Parliament Jammu-Poonch constituency, Madan Lal Sharma while addressing a gathering at Toph Sherkhania on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti celebration said that Gandhi’s philosophy and teachings are relevant to modern age and in any part of the world. Minister for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Sham Lal Sharma also attended the function and paid rich tributes to the Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri. Kuldeep Raj Verma, Vice chairman OBC, Pawan Shastri, DS Langey, JN Koul, JN Massar, Manmohan Singh, Uttam Chib, Babu Singh, Kamal Pradhan and many more were also present.
Mahatma Gandhi’s teachings should be imbibed by the society to foil the designs of divisive forces and to unite and integrate the State and the country in one strong entity, Minister of State for Health, Shabir Ahmad Khan said today.
Addressing at a function organized by Gandhian Global Family, Kashmir Chapter to celebrate the 144 birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi at S P College, Srinagar, Khan said the teachings of Gandhiji are more relevant in the present times as the world battles the forces of violence and extremism.
On the occasion, students of various colleges deliberated on the topic “peace and non-violence” and best speaker was awarded.
Vice president, Gandhi Global Family, Showkat Ashai, Advocate Javid Ahmad Toota, other organizations members, District Development Commissioner, Srinagar, Farooq Ahmad Shah, Principals of various Colleges, galaxy of Intellectuals and academicians, besides prominent citizens and large number of students attended the function.
Minister for Housing, Horticulture and Culture, Raman Bhalla, today paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversary at functions held at Satwari Chowk and Bahu Fort Mini Stadium. Chief Education Officer, Tarsem Lal Bhagat, besides large number of students from Government and private educational institutions of Gandhi Nagar and citizens also paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri. Students recited bhajans and patriotic songs.
In his address, Bhalla said that Gandhi ji always spread the message of love and non-violence and emerged as one of the greatest leaders in the history of mankind.
Former Union Minister, Member Parliament (MP) and president, J&K Pradesh Congress Committee Prof Saif-ud-Din Soz while paying rich tributes to Mahatma Gandhi described  him Mahatma Gandhi as an apostle of peace and staunch believer of non-violence whose sacrifices and teachings are indelibly on the global conscience. Prof Soz also paid tributes to Lal Bahadur Shastri on his birth anniversary.
Shantmanu, Divisional Commissioner, Jammu along with Wing Commander MM Joshi, senior advisor GGF, KK Gandotra, general secretary GGF paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversaries in a function orgainsed by Gandhi Global Family at Dewan-e-Aam, Mubarak Mandi. The program started with singing of bhajans by students of Lawrence Public School and Shangrila School, followed by all faith prayer and speeches. Freedom Fighter Atma Ram Sharma, Director Industries Gulzar Ahmed Qureshi, Ex-Chairman PSC, RL Bharti and GGF members were also present.
Congress celebrated 144th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi by organizing a function at PCC Head Quarters, Shaheedi Chowk, in which leaders of PCC, DCC, BCC, including Ministers, ex-Ministers, Legislators and frontal organisations of the Party participated. The function was presided over by senior-vice-president, PCC, Dharam Pal Sharma and was attended by PHE Minister, Sham Lal Sharma, Hari Singh, ex-Ministers Mula Ram and RS Chib, Kanta Bhan, ex-MLAs, Om Chopra, Shiv Dev Singh and Thakur Puran Singh, SR Sudhir, KL Gupta, KL Abrol, Manmohan Singh, Narinder Sharma, YV Sharma and others. All the leaders paid tributes to the Mahatma Gandhi.
In a novel way of observing Gandhi Jayanti, Majalta Congress unit led by RS Pathania, general secretary, Pradesh Youth Congress, staged a massive sit-in outside Tehsil Office at Majalta demanding fulfillment of the demands of the Ramnagar people.
On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, J&K Pradesh Congress Committee held a meeting of prominent leaders and workers at Congress Party Headquarters, today. The meeting was presided over by Bashir Ahmad Magrey MLC and vice president, J&K Pradesh Congress Committee. Minister of Medical Education, Taj Mohi-ud-Din, Mohd Muzaffar Parra, MLC and senior- vice president and MLC Naresh Gupta were also present and paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi.
District Congress Committee, Urban Jammu, accorded warm welcome and reception to Sadbhavana Yatra on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti from Kanpur (UP) at Railway Station, here. President and Ex-MLA Om Chopra along with other office bearers were also present. Later, Yatra proceeded to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi for darshan.
Pradesh Congress Seva Dal today organized a seminar on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. The seminar was held under the chairmanship of State Chief Balvinder Singh Sambyal. Paying rich floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri, Sambyal appealed the Congress workers to unite and work against communalism.
A special function in connection with “Gandhi Jayanti” and birth anniversaries of Lal Bahadur Shastri and Sher-e-Duggar, Lala Hans Raj Mahajan, Founder of Dogra Sadar Sabha was organized by the Block Congress Committee Bishnah at Arnia, in which office bearers, party leaders, Sarpanchs, Panchs, Numberdars, Chowkidars and people participated. Former Minister, Gulchain Singh Charak, who was the chief guest on the occasion, paid rich floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, Lal Bahadur Shastri and Lala Hans Raj Mahajan.
Democratic Party Nationalist (DPN) paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi by distributing food items, books, pens and pencils among inhabitants of the Kusht Ashram besides children.
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) celebrated Gandhi Jayanti and the birth Anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri by organizing a function, which was presided over by NCP chief of J&K Randhir Singh. Office bearers and senior leaders paid rich floral tributes to both Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri and remembered their contribution in freedom of the nation.
Socialistic Democratic Party (SDP) today paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi. The function was presided over by SDP general secretary, Ajay Kumar while party leaders Kamaljit Singh, Gursagar Singh, Daljeet Singh and J L Chopra were also present. Party leaders showered flowers on the picture of Bapu ji and then participated in all religious prayers.
The workers of Congress Sewa Dal, Block Bhaderwah, organized a programme to celebrate Gandhi Jayanti and birth anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri under the chairmanship of Block Chief Organiser, Hadayatulla Sheikh.
All the workers paid rich tributes to the Father of the Nation and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri.
To celebrate Gandhi Jayanti, Awami National Conference organized a function, which was presided over by Provincial president, Jammu, Gian Singh. Senior leaders of the party, office bearers and all the party workers were present on the occasion and paid floral tributes to Father of the Nation.
Pradesh Youth Congress (PYC) celebrated the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri in a function held under the leadership of Manjeet Singh Jatt, general Secretary, PYC. During the function, all the participants garlanded the photos of both the leaders and paid rich tributes to them.
To celebrate the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, District Congress Committee, Udhampur, organized a function under the presidentship of MLA Chenani, Krishan Chander Bhagat while Member Parliament, Choudhary Lal Singh was the chief guest. All the leaders paid floral tributes to Gandhi Ji and highlighted the Gandhian Philosophy.
People’s Democratic Party (PDP) paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi. PDP leaders said that their party is committed for restoring peace and tranquility in this region.
Gandhi Jayanti was celebrated at Samba under the leadership of ex-MLA and district president, Congress Parkash Sharma, in which hundreds of Congress workers and locals participated.
Indian Youth Congress (IYC) celebrated Gandhi Jayanti by organizing a programme under the leadership of Shahrukh Bhatti, IYC leader, Ramban. The youth from Batote also participated in the programme and paid floral tributes to the Father of the Nation. Addressing the gathering, Bhatti threw light on the teachings of Gandhi Ji and advised the youth to follow his path for strengthening the Country.
Prof Bhim Singh, Chief patron of National Panthers Party (NPP) and Member of National Integration Council, today joined thousands of farmers at Vijay Ghat, Memorial site of Lal Bahadur Shastri, to pay tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversary. Prof Singh said that the real tributes to Gandhi Ji and Shastri Ji will be to provide justice to farmers and free them of exploitation and hunger.
Sangram Sena under the chairmanship of its president Ram Rattan Raina celebrated the birth anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri at Kamini, Nagrota. Rich tributes were paid to Lal Bahadur Shastri by Ram Rattan Raina and office bearers.
Gandhi Jayanti was celebrated at Vijaypur by Youth Congress under the leadership of Babbal Gupta, district president, Vijaypur in which hundreds of people including youth participated.
Bhaderwah Campus of Jammu University celebrated the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri. On the occasion Sub Judge Bhaderwah Kamlesh Pandita and SDM Bhaderwah Bhupinder Kumar were the guests, while Dr Umesh Choudhary Incharge Asstt Registrar, Sourabh Shastri, incharge Head MCA, Rohit Bhagat incharge Head MBA were also present. Students presented speeches and cultural programme. Neha Koul, Jyoti Bakshi, Princy Verma and Rupali Bhagat coordinated the programme.
North Polytechnic, Purkhoo Camp, Domana, celebrated birthday anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, in which management, faculty members and students of all departments participated. KR Sharma, Principal North Polytechnic threw light on the life and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. A debate on “Relevance of Gandhian Philosophy in Present Scenario” was also held in which students participated actively. Ajay Singh Jamwal, Dinesh Gupta, Gurbachan Singh, HC Vaid, Sonika Koul, Vijay Singh, Nitin Sharma, Daljit Kour and Pooja Sharma were also present.
NSS units of GGM Science College under the supervision of Dr Rajinder Singh NSS Programme Officer organized a peace rally to celebrate the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. A large number of students participated in the rally, which was flagged off by Dr Satinder Singh, Nodal Principal, Jammu Division Colleges. The rally passed through Canal Road, Bakshi Nagar, Medical College and BC Road and culminated at GGM Science College. Later, while talking to students Dr Rajinder Singh explained in detail the role of Mahatma Gandhi in the freedom struggle of India.
National College of Competitions celebrated Gandhi Jayanti, during which the students highlighted the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi, Lal Bahadur Shastri and Lala Hans Raj.
Gandhi Memorial College of Education, Raipur Bantalab celebrated Gandhi Jayanti. A debate on “Gandhian philosophy and its impact on youth” was organized, in which students from different schools participated and expressed their views. Anil Dhar, president, HESK, AK Raina, general secretary, Sanjay Dhar, Aswani Kumar, Sunil Ticku and BL Zutshi, executive body members, HESK and Prof GL Koul, Principal GMCEJ were also present.
Sacred Heart College of Education celebrated birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri. On the occasion, Mula Ram, Former Minister was the chief guest, while Hari Singh Chib, MD presided over the function. Principal Dr KK Tiwari, faculty members and students were also present. Mula Ram, Hari Singh Chib, Dr KK Tiwari and staff members of the college threw light on the life and teachings of Gandhi and Shastri.
New Millennium College of Education celebrated birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri. Puja Gupta, Principal, Vice Principal, Ranjana, Pinki, Sunita and Amit Sangra, lecturers highlighted the achievements of Gandhi and Shastri.
Gandhi Jayanti was celebrated in Government Higher Secondary School Pouni, in which staff members and CRs presented their views on the legacy of Gandhism in the present times. Jagdish Raj Sharma, Principal Rangeel Singh, Gurvinder Singh, SK Bhat, Sunil Sharma, Jaipal, Sunil Kumar and Puja Sharma threw light on the life and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi.
Government Higher Secondary School, Chowki Choura celebrated the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri. Principal Ashok Kumar Tickoo and Lecturer Dr Neena Gupta threw light on the life and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi.
SP Smart Senior Secondary School, Sarore, Bari Brahmana celebrated birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri. Ex State Project Director RS Samyal and VK Nanda were the guests, while Chairman of the institution Shivang Satya Gupta, Prithvi Raj Gupta, Administrator, faculty members and students were also present. A debate competition was also organized, in which Simran Rana and Rohini Pathania claimed first and second positions respectively, whereas Jagjeet Kour and Pratibha shared third position.
Dewan Badrinath Vidya Mandir (10+2) Amarvilla Canal Road celebrated birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri. Rich tributes were paid to the Father of Nation on the occasion and also to the soldiers and civilians, who were killed in the recent militant attack in Hiranagar and Samba. The students highlighted the achievements of the Father of Nation and impressed upon the youth to follow his philosophy. Principal delivered a key not lecture on the occasion. A good number of dignitaries including the Advisors, Manager Trust and members of the staff were present.
Happy Model Higher Secondary Udhampur celebrated Gandhi Jayanti. A rally of student was organized, which started from school at Shiv Nagar and after passing through various areas conclude in the school premises. Dr KC Sharma and Advocate Swetentra Dev Kotwal also participated in the rally. A cultural program, symposium and skits on communal harmony were organized under the directions of School Director Vikram Gulahti. Documentary films of National Federation for communal Harmony New Delhi were also shown to the students and guests.
Jammu Public Higher Secondary School, Sainik Colony celebrated Gandhi Jayanti, in which staff members and students participated actively. Santosh Sharma, Principal highlighted the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi.
Sai Shyam Public School, Ghou-Manhasan organized painting competition on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti, in which students participated actively. Sushma Sharma, Principal Government Higher Secondary School, Ghou-Manhasan was the chief guest, while CL Tickoo, Chairman Sai Shyam Educational Society, Dr Usha Tickoo, Principal Sai Shyam College of Education, Sarojni Saraf, Principal of the school, Sheetal Razdan and Leenu Channa were also present. Students presented cultural programme, followed by speeches. In the painting competition, Raman, Rahul Chowdhary and Manish emerged winners in senior category, whereas Gautam Singh, Natasha and Bhoomi in junior category. The consolation prizes were awarded to Khushi and Tamana.
Green Belt Public School, Chandal, Bani celebrated birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri, in which students from various schools participated. The speakers including students in their speeches threw light on the life and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi.
Government High School, Pull Tawi, Zone Gandhi Nagar celebrated birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri, in which faculty members and students participated actively. Headmistress Neelam Gupta threw light on the life and teachings of Gandhi and Shastri.
Government Middle School, Dhanwan and Government Middle School, Jeeri zone Pouni, district Reasi celebrated Gandhi Jayanti by organising a symposium on “Role of Mahatma Gandhi in Nation Building”, in which strudents participatyed actively. In GMS Dhanwan, Sunita, Headmistress of stressed upon the students to follow the principles of Mahatma Gandhi while in GMS Jerri students were addressed by Harvinder Kumar, HM. Participants were given prizes by the respective school managements. The events were supervised by the Cluster Resource Person under the directions of Harish Kumar Dubey, Zonal Education Officer, Pouni.
Gandhi Jayanti was celebrated by the management and staff of Khadi Gram Mandal, Jammu. The function started by garlanding the portrait of Mahatma Gandhi. Subash Chander, Secretary, Suman, Akshie Verma and Ashwani Kumar threw light on the life and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi.
Gandhi Bhawan Samiti and Gandhi Sewa Sadan celebrated Gandhi Jayanti. On the occasion, ID Soni was the chief guest, whereas Rajinder Kakar was guest of honour and Ved Ghai, Chairperson, Gandhi Sewa Sadan presided over the function. Students of DBN School presented group song and patriotic songs. Academy of Marital Arts also demonstrated skills of self defence.
State Chairman of J&K Human Rights watch (JKHRW) BL Kapoor while addressing a gathering on the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi at State head quarter (JKHRW) said that the real tribute to Mahatma Gandhi is to take care of our motherland and everybody should have the spirit of patriotism sympathy and give heed towards national integrity.
Sky High India Social Organisation also celebrated the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri. Statue of both the great personalities were garlanded by mammoth gathering including members of the organization, social workers and general public. Aman Kalsotra, Director of the Organization threw light on the life of both leaders.
Bhartiya Lok Sangeet Kala Sansthan paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri. KL Verma, disciple of Santoor Mastro Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma was the chief guest and VK Magora, Former Regional Director of Directorate of Field Publicity was the guest of honour, who while speaking threw light on the life and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri. Chairman, BLSK ML Dogra, renowned Artistes Usha Handoo, Hem Raj, KK.Joshi, Rajni Pummy, Archana, Neelam Gandotra, Raju Bajgal, Kuldeep, Gauri Lal, Shiv Kumar, Kamli, MC Kotwal were also present.
To observe 144th birth anniversary of Father of Nation Mahatma Gandhi, Saryara Biradri Welfare Committee (SBWC) organized a cleanliness drive at Ward No. 47, Bahu Fort. Members of SBWC along with women and children participated in the drive. The entire clean drive event was coordinated by Jagdev Raj Daloutra, president SBWC and assisted by Harbans Lal Chalotra.
The birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bhahadur Shastri were celebrated by Shakti Punj, Hiranagar. Acting president Udhay Singh and general secretary Lukhinder Singh said that today in the era of violence which is created by few anti social elements the principle of truth and non-violence advocated by the Father of Nation is more applicable.
On the eve of Gandhi Jayanti, Member of All J&K Movement for Peace and Justice Kuldep Kumar Rao in a statement cautioned the people not to get misled by the degraded politics of divide and rule, regionalism, communalism and corrupt practices.
All J&K Scheduled Castes Welfare Association celebrated Gandhi Jayanti. The speakers in their speeches threw light on the life and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. The programme was attended by RL Bharti, president, Om Raj Bhall, general secretary, Saran Dass, joint secretary and other members of the association.
On the eve of Gandhi Jayanti, a blood donation camp was organized by Lions Club Udhampur Aastha at District Hospital Udhampur with the help of Medical Superintendent Dr Chander Parkash, Dr Narinder Magotra and hospital staff. Dhwani Sharma, Umesh Mahajan, Arvind Gupta, Rakesh Gupta, Abhinav Gupta, Upkar Singh and Vinod Gupta donated blood.
To commemorate the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri, a programme was organized by J&K Gandhi Smarak Nidhi and All India Kissan Seva Sangh at Muthi. Karuna Bajaj, Secretary, J&K Gandhi Smarak Nidhi, Anil Chowdhary, National President, All India Kissan Seva Sangh, Raj Kumar Chowdhary, State president of the Sangh, besides many others threw light in the life and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi.
Gandhi Global Family, Udhampur celebrated 144th birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi under the leadership of Sandeep Sail at Adarsh Colony. A large number of social activists, politicians, men and women were present in the function. Geeta Khajuria, social worker, Subash Sharma, ex-Councilor, Municipal Council Udhampur and Mohan Bodh Raj highlighted the Gandhian Philosophy.
To commemorate the birth anniversaries of Mahatama Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri, Jagriti Oldage Home, Udhampur organized a function here today. Deputy Commissioner, Udhampur Yasha Mudgal, who was the chief guest paid floral tributes to both the leaders in presence of Chief Medical Officer, ADMO, President Management Committee, Jagriti Old Age Home/Bal Ashram Udhampur, Dr RC Nagar, Secretary Red Cross, Dr VP Sharma, Secretary Old Age Home, Jugal Kumar Gupta and citizens. DC threw light on the teaching and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi. Earlier, DC inaugurated newly revived Government Ayurvedic Dispensary established in the premises of the Old Age Home.
Jammu and Kashmir Rural Development Coordinate Society celebrated birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri. Director Adil Khan along with others members of the society garlanded the portraits of Gandhi and Shastri.
To commemorate Gandhi Jayanti, a Gram Sabha was held in Panchayat Amala of block Barnoti, district Kathua. BDO Barnoti Sukriti Sharma, Inspector Panchayats Ram Dayal, Sarpanch Jagdish Singh Jasrotia alongwith all the Panchayat members, Gram Sabha members and officials of Rural Development Department were present on the occasion. The members of the Gram Sabha were informed about the approved shelf of the projects under MGNREGA and also the Annual Shelf of Projects for the year 2014-15 was formulated by the Panchayat. Besides this, the beneficiaries to be covered under Indra Awaas Yojana for the year 2014-15 were also identified in the Gram Sabha.
On the eve of birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri, National Secular Forum (NSF) started membership campaign. While speaking, NSF president Sukhdev Singh said that NSF will continue its membership drive till the entire major and minor institutions of the Jammu Province are covered. Ajaz Shah, Barket Ali, Javed, Akshey Sharma, Reshikesh Rana, besides many others were also present.
GS Accounts celebrated Gandhi Jayanti at his head office, Lower Moti Bazar, Parade, in which students participated actively. Chairman of GS Accounts, Girish Sharma threw light on the life and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi.

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