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| CM, others pay tribute to Gandhi | | Gandhi’s deep study of holy Quran, Bhagwat Geeta, Granth Sahib, Bible, other religious books shaped his philosophy which is more relevant in present era: Azad | |
Srinagar, October 02
“Gandhiji’s commitment to truth and its inculcation among masses was truly adopted by him on the basis of his deep study of holy Quran, Bhagwat Geeta, Granth Sahib, Bible and other religious books”, said Chief Minister Mr. Ghulam Nabi Azad while paying glowing tributes to Father of the Nation at an impressive and jam-packed function held in connection with Gandhi Jayanti at SKICC here today. The function was organized by Jammu and Kashmir Gandhian workers headed by a noted Gandhian Mr. S. P. Verma.
Present among others on the occasion were leader of the opposition in the Legislative Assembly Mr. Abdul Rahim Rather, legislators Mr. M. Y. Tarigami and Mrs. Khemlata Wakhloo, Chairman State Public Service Commission Mr. M. S. Pandit, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Mr. Basharat Ahmad, Director Information Khawaja Farooq Renzu, Mr. S. P. Verma, a large number of Gandhian workers and prominent citizens.
The Chief Minister said that it is a happy coincidence that Gandhi Jayanti is being celebrated during the holy month of Ramadan and the specialty of the day is that it is also Dussehra festival which authenticates the rich secular character of Gandhiji and all shades of the people who have gathered here from the old and newly created districts of the valley.
Mr. Azad said that before entering into politics, he had become a true follower of Gandhian philosophy. He recalled that 37 years ago Kashmir was chosen as the venue for holding 15-day long programmes in connection with Gandhiji’s birth centenary celebrations at national level. He said the reason for this was that Kashmir during the turmoil period of 1947 in the sub-continent stood as a real symbol of secularism and majority community protected the lives and property of their Hindu brethren which influenced even Gandhiji in stating that amidst darkness of communal frenzy, he saw the ray of light in Kashmir.
The Chief Minister said that he was chosen from S. P. College Srinagar to participate in the 15-day programmes on Gandhiji where he vowed not to touch cigarette, wine or any type of addiction, which he is strictly following till today. He said that even though liar-politicians lure people through false promises but he has realized that in the long run, Gandhian philosophy of truth is the path for all politicians so that people are not deceived or misled.
Mr. Azad said that Gandhiji is more relevant in present era. He said that people should realize that greatest power on globe during the last century was British empire and Gandhiji fought against them with the power of truth and non-violence. He said that Britishers adopted all kinds of deceit, cunningness, violence and suppression against Gandhiji and his followers but history is witness that Gandhi’s philosophy of non-violence, truth and secularism defeated great power of the times. He said that keeping in view violence in Lebanon, Iraq and other places, there is a great scope of introducing Gandhian means of non-violence.
The Chief Minister said that Gandhiji preferred self-sacrifices by resorting to satyagraha and other such peaceful means but never encouraged any violence even against Britishers. He said that Gandhiji believed in dialogue and peaceful means of communicating his view point.
On the occasion, Azad also adopted an orphan student Ishfaq Ahmad Malik from Kupwara for sponsoring his education.
The Chief Minister also presented Mahatma Gandhi Awards-2006 to prominent Gandhian workers from the valley including some students on the occasion.
Leader of the opposition Mr. Abdul Rahim Rather recalling Gandhiji’s visit to Kashmir in 1940’s and said that Gandhiji was annoyed with the Maharaja and refused to take milk in his palace because of the fact of imprisonment of Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah for nine years. He lauded the organizers for holding such a grand and befitting function to pay homage to Father of the Nation. He said the best way to pay our tributes to Gandhiji is speak truth and propagate his high principles of secularism, non-violence and selfless service to mankind. He said all of us should resolve today to fight against social evils and make Jammu and Kashmir a prosperous state.
Mr. M. Y. Tarigami while paying glowing tributes to Gandhiji said that he was a great thinker, philosopher, moralist, secularist and above all a great human being who had intense love for humanity and human values. He said Gandhiji was a man of action who did not limit his philosophy to the confines of imagination but actually practiced it. He said there is urgent need to promote Gandhian philosophy and eradicate social evils.
Mr. M. S. Pandit dwelt on satyagraha launched by Gandhiji in South Africa in 1893 when he was pushed out of a train. He also referred to several films produced on Gandhiji that have helped in better understanding particularly among the youth worldwide about the Mahatma. He said that Gandhian principles and philosophy are more relevant today, be it his thoughts on education, economy, morality and self-reliance.
Mr. S. P. Verma throwing light on the importance of the day also highlighted the role being played by Gandhian workers of Jammu and Kashmir in promotion of philosophy and thoughts of Father of the Nation among the people. He suggested for setting up of Gandhian Study Centres in the state. |
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