Consulate General of India
Jaffna
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Press Release
Celebrating Gandhi Jayanthi with a Cycle Rally and Tree Planting
Ceremony in Jaffna
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1. On the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on October 2nd (Gandhi
Jayanthi), the Consulate General of India in Jaffna organized a cycle
rally from the Consulate to Cargill Square to pay homage to the Gandhi
statue. The event witnessed the participation of various dignitaries,
including Chief Secretary of Northern Province Mr. L. Ilaangovan, Vice
Chancellor of University of Jaffna Professor S. Srisatkunarajah, Jaffna
Municipal Commissioner, Director of Jaffna Teaching Hospital Dr.
Sathiyamoorthy, religious leaders, Consulate officials, functionaries of
Gandhi Samajam, and members of the general public.
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2. During the event, Consul General Sh. Sai Murali led the gathering in
paying floral tributes to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi. In his address,
the Consul General emphasized that Gandhi's philosophy provides
significant inspiration for the struggles for human rights and
reconciliation in the region. He noted that Gandhi himself visited Jaffna
during his trip to Sri Lanka in 1927, highlighting the significance of
standing on the path that Gandhi once travelled. The visit was a testament
to Gandhi’s deep connection with the people of Jaffna and his belief in
non-violent resistance to bring about positive change.
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3. Following the rally, a tree planting ceremony was held at the Jaffna
Cultural Centre (JCC), with N. Vedanayagam, Governor of the Northern
Province participating in the event. The Consul General briefed the
Governor on the significance of the occasion and expressed gratitude for
his participation. The Governor expressed his pleasure at being invited to
the event. He also took a tour of the facilities at the Jaffna Cultural
Centre. CG also held discussions with the Governor on India's ongoing and
future development projects in the Northern Province.
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4. Earlier in the day, the Consul General also paid tributes to the Gandhi
statue in Ariyalai, Jaffna.
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- 5. A few representative photographs are enclosed.
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Jaffna
03rd Oct, 2024
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