MPCC observes Gandhi Jayanti
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, October 02 2021:
Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) observed the 152th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and also the 117th Birth Anniversary of former PM Lai Bahadur Shastri at Congress Bhawan, BT Road here on Saturday.
Speaking on the occasion, ex-CM Okram Ibobi stressed on the importance to remember the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi including his principles of non-violence which helped in driving away the British out of India.
The United Nations had declared October 2 as the International Day of Non-Violence and the same is being observed all across the world every year.
Additionally, Mahatma Gandhi is revered all across the world.
His birth anniversary is being observed with the aim of promoting his vision of cleanliness, and a clean mind and soul along with a healthy body, the ex-CM conveyed.
The observance was also attended by AICC observer Jairam Ramesh, MPCC president N Loken, CWC member Gaikhangam and other party workers.