- Gandhi Jayanti On 75th Year Of Independence
- Ahimsa Rath Welcomed, Freedom Fighter Honoured
- Peepal Tree Epitome of Intellectual, Moral Freedom – CM
- Come, Join Hands to Make India Strong in the Spirit of Peace, Non-violence and Brotherhood – CM Calls Upon People
Bhubaneswar(Kalinga Voice) : The solemn occasion of Gandhi Jayanti has a special significance this year. This time, we are commemorating it in the 75th year of independence. On this occasion today, there was a celebration of peace, non-violence and freedom at Lok Seva Bhawan.
Chief Minister Shri Naveen Patnaik today planted a peepal tree in the premises of Lok Seva Bhawan, and coined the term ‘Freedom Tree’ for it. He laid the sacred soil and water collected from different places of the state and planted the freedom tree.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that the tree will be a messenger of peace, freedom and non-violence for all of us. He called upon the people to join hands to make India strong with the message of peace, non-violence and brotherhood.
He further added that the peepal tree signifies knowledge, enlightenment, happiness and auspiciousness. Since ages, it continues to represent the collective conscience of a pan-indian cultural heritage. From the ancient Indus Valley civilisation to the sacred pages of Bhagwat Geeta to the enlightenment of Lord Budhha, the CM said, the peepal tree has always been an inseparable part of our socio-cultural life. The saga of peepal belongs to our past, our present and our future too. It is the epitome of our intellectual and moral freedom, he emphasised.
On the occasion, veteran freedom fighter and the President of State Freedom Fighters’ Association Shri Nilamani Samal presented a Charkha to the Chief Minister. The CM honoured him by presenting a shawl.
Chief Minister Sri Naveen Patnaik,releasing the special issue Odisha Review on Freedom movement and Odisha at the secretariat Premises today during the Occasion of Gandhi Jayanti Today . Secretary to CM 5T Sri VK Pandian is also Present.
On the auspicious Occasion of Gandhi Jayanti & Sastri Jayanti , CM received the “Ahimsa Rath “which travelled for 49 days across our state (Approx 20k kms )& spread the message of Nonviolence.
CM released “Odishare Gandhiji ” and a collection of Utkal Prasanga and Odisha Review on National Freedom movement and Odisha
Ministers, top officers, and dignitaries were present on the occasion.
