Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday urged the misguided youth to shun the path of violence and join the mainstream for nation building.
“Violence has no place in a civilised society. Truth and Non-Violence were the true powerful instruments of Bapu. I urge people to imbibe the timeless teachings of Bapu and contribute to nation building”, Lt Governor said at a function at SKICC to mark the 153rd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi here today.
He said the misguided youth must shun the path of violence and join the mainstream.
Lt Governor paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, Father of the Nation and also remembered former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on his birth anniversary.
“When the country was in a state of gloom in 1947, Pujya Bapu ji saw a ray of hope in Kashmir. We are determined to build the J&K of Bapu’s dreams empowering every section of the society without discrimination” Lt Governor said.
Mahatma Gandhi has shown the way to change the world. And, this change has to start from every individual, the Lt Governor observed.
“Let us ensure that Gandhiji’s thoughts and wisdom of one nation, one people enriches our diversity and strengthens our plural culture. We must follow his ideals to achieve the dream of Gram Swaraj and modern education rooted in our ancient values”, said the Lt Governor.
Noting that Mahatma Gandhi does not belong to any religion, the Lt Governor said all those who are politicising Gandhiji’s favourite prayers need to understand that his ideals belong to the entire humanity.
The country under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is working on the mantra on ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas’ and spreading the message of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ & ‘Ekam Sat Vipra Bahudha Vadanti’ to the world, said the Lt Governor.
Following the ideals of Bapu, we are strengthening three-tier Panchayati Raj Institutions to make the villages Aatm-Nirbhar. Far-flung areas are witnessing unprecedented development, he added.
Education is another important aspect on which we are working with dedication and commitment. We are encouraging vocational training and developing schools as model education centers. Our focus is on nurturing scientific temper and curiosity in the children, the Lt Governor observed.
Jammu and Kashmir is making unparalleled progress in all sectors. The rights bestowed by the constitution have been extended to the deprived class and tribal community. We have made progress in the direction of empowering farmers, youth and women, the Lt Governor observed.
Later, the Lt Governor felicitated the students, and educational institutions that excelled in different activities and competitions including essay writing, speech competition, and quiz competitions during month-long Gandhi Jayanti celebrations.
The Lt Governor also released eminent Scientist Prof Gautam Desiraju’s Book titled “Bharat: India 2.0” and appreciated the author for throwing light on the Constitution and the civilizational vision of India.
UNI
