Mangalore: Gandhi Jayanti Observed in City with Hearty Tributes
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (SB)
Mangalore, Oct 2: Mangalore City Corporation in association with Rotary Club Mangalore Central and Rotaract Club Mangalore City observed “Gandhi Jayanthi” celebrations on Saturday October 2.
Speaking on the occasion, MCC commissioner Vijayaprakash said that it is very sad state of affairs that we are not following or recognizing the values that Gandhiji stood for. It is very important that programmes such as these are organized in order to help us remember that development has to be achieved by following Gandhi's ideals and not neglecting them, he said. He urged the government servants not to observe Gandhi Jayanthi as a holiday, which will be a true tribute to the great man, he said.
Mayor Rajani Dugganna regretted over the fact that the dream of forming a Ramarajya as envisioned by Gandhiji is still remains a dream.
Additional deputy commissioner S A Prabhakar Sharma was present.
Revenue officer Meghana and assistant Praveen co-ordinated the programme. Raghunath Ullal compered the programme.
Earlier, tribute to Gandhiji was paid by garlanding his statue at the Lalbagh in front of the MCC building. Mayor Rajani Dugganna, commissioner Vijayaprakash and Deputy Mayor Rajendra Kumar among others garlanded the statue.
Rotaract Club Mangalore City chairman Dr B Devadas rai, president Darshan, Rotary Club Mangalore Central president Herman Pierera, MCC chief whip Ranganath Kini and MCC Health Standing Committe president Shantha among others were present.
Meanwhile, like every year Gandhiji was paid revered by offering a special pooja at the Garudi near Capitanio here in the city.