Early Times Report
Jammu, July 30: Gandhi Global Family (GGF), J&K, celebrated World Friendship Day here today.
In this connection a colourful function organized in the historic Dewan-e-Aam Mubarak Mandi complex in which school children and people representing various districts/communities of Jammu and Kashmir displayed a human chain to show oneness and solidarity.
While highlighting the objectives and history of celebrating day of friendship which was first proposed in Paraguay (South America) in 1958 and declared officially as International Friendship Day by United Nations General Assembly on April 27, 2011, Padmashri S.P. Varma, President GGF, J&K said that spirit of friendship is an ideal way to create a culture of peace and non-violence.
When we see unrest in the world all over, only friendship and greater understanding seem to be hopes for survival of humankind, he said.
Manish Joshi, youth co-ordinator GGF Jammu region, read out the message of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon's on the International Day of Friendship which explains that Friendship is a joy in itself, conferring happiness and a sense of wellbeing.
And the accumulation of bonds of camaraderie around the world can contribute to fundamental shifts that are urgently needed to achieve lasting stability. The message further said that the forces of division that actively try to undermine peace, security and social harmony are no match for the simple but powerful act of extending a hand in our own personal circles and especially beyond. Ties of trust can weave a safety net that will protect us all. As understanding and awareness grow, we can build compassion and generate passion for a better world where all are united for the greater good.
Stress was laid to break the dead lock of unrest and appeal was made for resumption of dialogue for amicable solution of present turmoil in our state. The state cannot be said hale and hearty if one of its regions is affected, the speakers underlined. It was appealed to the leaders of various fields especially political and religious, to realize their responsibility and come forward to initiate dialogue at various levels to bring back the glory of state.
The Prominent among others present on occasion include Capt. Lalit Sharma, Dr.R.K. Raina, Ambedkar Gupta, S.K. Jain, Ashaq Malik, Mohd. Shafad, Yassen Mohd., Mohd Munir, Najmal Haq, Prabha Slathia, Mohd. Javed, Rashid Ahmed, Imran Qazi, . B.S Jamwal, Manmohan Gupta, Soba Ram, Narinder Kour, Radha Antal, Rajini Jagpal, Ruby Bhat, Manjeet Singh, Asha Dewan, Shalini Sharma, Alka Saraf, Rashmir Anand, Sonia Talwar, Anjali Gupta, Sandiya Bali, Krishni Mengi, Vijay Bhan, Nisha Anand, Razia Begum, Surbhi Gupta , Parveen Akhter, S. Grucharan Singh and JohnsonGill. |
