Gandhi was greatest messenger of peace: GGFJK

Jammu, Oct 02: Gandhi Global Family (GGF) J&K Sunday paid rich tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his 153rd birth anniversary at Diwan-e-Aam, Mubarak Mandi, Jammu, where people from all walks of life participated.
A statement from the organisation said that Dr.JitenderUdhampuri (Padmashri) presided over the event. The programme started with a message of António Manuel de Oliveira Guterres, Secretary General, United Nations.
Dr.JitendraUdhampuri appreciated the role of Gandhi Global Family J&K in promoting peace in Jammu & Kashmir since 1990.
He also praised the organization for spreading the messages of Mahatma Gandhi among youth by organizing Mahatma Gandhi Peace Festivals on Gandhi Jayanti from the last three decades at Diwan-e-Aam, Mubarak Mandi, Jammu.
On the occasion of International Day of Non Violence, Dr.Udhampuri termed Mahatma Gandhi as the greatest messenger of peace. He applauded the contributions of Mahatma Gandhi in promoting peace in the entire South Asia and African continent.
Lt Gen Rakesh Sharma (Retd), President J&K Ex Serviceman League, appreciated the role of Gandhi Global Family in consistently promoting the Gandhian values among the next generation in the UT of Jammu & Kashmir and adjoining States/UTs. He said that together we can bring the much needed change in our society. He further encouraged youth to imbibe the ideology of Mahatma Gandhi in their daily life.
While welcoming the dignitaries and people from all walks of life, Head Gandhi Global Family Women Jammu, Dr.Alka Sharma informed the gathering about the work conducted by the organisation in the last one year.
She also threw light on various initiatives taken by the organization during the pandemic and post pandemic.