Gandhi, Shastri remembered on their birth anniversaries

Tribune News Service

Patiala, October 2

Senior Secondary Model School, Punjabi University, celebrated the 152nd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi here today. In view of the national holiday, the students organised a Google meet and discussed life and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. NCC cadet Mehak Sharma said that values laid down by the Father of Nation are still relevant.

The students also paid a tribute to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri who shares his birthday with Mahatma Gandhi. Cadet Jatin enumerated several incidents from his life that show his humility. Cadet Jaspreet told the gathering that former PM coined the slogan ‘Jai Jawan Jai Kisan’ which readily resonated with masses.

Principal of the school, Dr Nirmal Goyal, urged the students to take inspiration from Gandhi and Shastri and achieve big but stay humble. ANO Satvir Singh, Gagandeep Singh, and other teachers also participated in the meet and motivated the students.