Governor Mangubhai Patel emphasized the importance of following Mahatma Gandhi's ideals on Gandhi Jayanti. He encouraged a drug-free society, tree planting, water conservation, blood donation, and social service activities under Seva Sankalp Abhiyan.
Governor Shri Mangubhai Patel emphasized that Gandhi Jayanti is not merely a remembrance of Mahatma Gandhi but a day to adopt his ideals in daily life. During an interfaith prayer meeting at Gandhi Bhavan, he urged people to reflect on the messages of bhajans and incorporate their values into their routine lives, as a genuine tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.
Shri Patel also paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi’s statue and the Gandhi Memorial, offering a garland of spun yarn. He inaugurated a smart TV, visited an exhibition, and joined the winners of the ‘Aao Jaane Gandhi Ko’ competition for a group photograph.
The Governor highlighted that the true purpose of life is to become a good human being and contribute towards society and nation's welfare. He urged people to consistently strive to internalize good values in their conduct and avoid wrongdoings. Emphasizing the importance of living a life free from addictions and substance abuse, he called for a drug-free society.
To this end, he encouraged people to plant and nurture trees in honor of their mothers and conserve water and electricity. He also urged participation in blood donation and social service activities under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, running from September 17 to October 17, in connection with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s birthday on September 17.
Addressing the gathering, Governor Shri Patel stated that the interfaith prayer meeting held on Gandhi Jayanti and World Day of Non-Violence reflects India's great tradition of religious harmony. He highlighted India's strength in unity in diversity.
Later, he honored the winners of the ‘Aao Jaane Gandhi Ko’ competition, organized by the Gandhi Bhavan Trust to promote Mahatma Gandhi's thoughts and ideals. He also acknowledged teachers of participating schools, members of the judging panel, supervisors, and volunteers with mementos and certificates of appreciation.
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