PHILLAUR: Jalandhar Member of Parliament Santokh Singh Chaudhary and Phillaur MLA Vikramjit Singh Chaudhary on Sunday paid rich floral tributes to Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi at Gandhi Dham, village Panj Dheran here on the occasion of his 153rd birth anniversary.
Situated on the banks of the river Sutlej, Gandhi Dham is a place having significant historical value as the ashes of Mahatma Gandhi were immersed here on 12 February 1948.
Speaking on the occasion after paying tributes, MP Santokh Chaudhary impressed upon following the teachings of the Mahatma for a peaceful and violence-free society. He emphasised that Gandhi’s ideas are most needed in today’s society, where intolerance and violence have become a way of life for many.
Calling Gandhi a “global icon,” Chaudhary Santokh Singh said that his principles of satyagraha and non-violence had inspired millions worldwide. The people in many countries have followed his path of non-violence to achieve freedom and their rights. “The United Nations recognised these contributions of Gandhi Ji and declared his birthday as the International Day of Non-Violence,” he said.
MLA Vikramjit Chaudhary stated it was due to Mahatma Gandhi that the freedom struggle became a movement of the masses.
“He led the fight against the British imperial rule and involved the youth and masses in the struggle. His rise from an ordinary young man to a global statesman inspires everyone. We should follow in his footsteps and dedicate ourselves to the nation,” he said.
Earlier, MP Chaudhary paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi in Company Bagh and to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri at Shastri Chowk in Jalandhar city.
Block Samiti Phillaur Chairman Davinder Singh Lasara, Phillaur Municipal Council President Mohinder Ram Choomber, Phillaur Market Committee Chairman Makhan Singh Khaira, Goraya Market Committee Chairman Dara Singh Rai, Block Rurka Kalan Congress President Rakesh Duggal, Phillaur City Congress President Balak Ram, Block Samiti Member Navdeep Singh, Makhan Surja, Baldev Dhillon, Desraj Ramgarh and Sonu were among those present on the occasion.