Bhopal

150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi: Series of events concludes

Staff Reporter

The series of events observing 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi concluded on Tuesday with a lot of fervour at St. Joseph Co-ed School.

The programme began on October 2, 2019 wherein the school students participated in different events. During the events organised at St Joseph’s Coed School, the students participated in competitions like slogan writing competition, speech competition, competition poster making and more.

Nukkad Natak and musical band performances were presented on Tuesday, marking the grand closure of the series. The street plays and musical performances were held in different areas of the city.

It is to be noted that the main purpose of organising these events was to remember Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, by reviving and following his policies and principles which are symbolised from the lost and the time has come to build a new India.

Municipal Corporation President Surjit Singh Chauhan congratulated everyone in his speech and said this event is a good initiative and everyone should follow Gandhi’s ideas.

The Chief Guest at the event RTO Sanjay Tiwari asked the children to follow Gandhi’s ideas. Impressed by programme TI SP Saxena congratulated all the teachers and students. Principal Father Melvin, Manager Father Michael, Sisters, School Staff and PRO Vasundhara Sharma were present to encourage the students.