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GDC Akhnoor organises symposium on Gandhi
10/5/2010 11:01:03 PM
EARLY TIMES REPORT
Akhnoor, Oct 5: Government Degree College Akhnoor organised a symposium on Mahatma Gandhi here today. The NSS and Red Cross units of College organised and hosted a symposium on the topic “Mahatma Gandhi: Symbol of Truth, Non-violence and Peace”.
In a colourful programme comprised of bhajans, poetry, songs and speeches, the students and staff members of college paid rich tributes to the father of nation. For the best presentations in the symposium, Rama Devi of BA Part I stood first whereas Bharti Sharma and Asha Bhat of B.Sc Part I bagged 2nd and 3rd prizes respectively.
Principal of College, Dr. Kaushal Smotra who presided over the function highlighted the role of Mahatma Gandhi in Indian freedom struggle and his overall service to humanity. She underlined the fact, why this man (Mahatma Gandhi) is regarded as father of nation and apostle of peace, and why his birth day is celebrated across globe as International Day of Non-violence, and advised the youth and students to opt his noble doctrine in their daily lives for attaining global peace. “Why should we celebrate one day, we should opt non-violence in our lives for 365 days”, she said.
Earlier, Prof Rohini Jamwal, officer In-charge NSS of College briefed the audience about the life, works, and relevance of Gandhian philosophy of non-violence in today’s world. Dr M. Ashaq Malik, Officer In-charge Red Cross Unit of College, who presented the vote of thanks, also highlighted Gandhi’s role against apartheid and eradication of leprosy in country besides his popular non-violence theory.
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