The Commission for Inter-religious Dialogue and Ecumenism of the Archdiocese, Bhopal, organized a ‘Sadbhavana Rally-cum-Inter-religious Prayer’ on Tuesday at Ashniketan campus, E-6, Arera Colony, Bhopal, in view of the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi in which people of all religions participated.
On the occasion, Archbishop Leo Cornelio said, “it is a need of the hour to raise all our hearts and minds together to build one nation burying individual differences. As all the rivers reach one destination in the end, we need to become aware of our origin and the purpose of our existence to promote peace and harmony in our country.
Fr Maria Stephen, the PRO said “It is the need of the hour to come together from all walks of life to spread peace in the community as action speaks lauder than words.”
Fr Jose Prakash welcomed all the dignitaries and religious leaders including Archbishop Leo Cornelio, Gyani Dilip Singh, BK Awdhesh and others asked all the people to build the country on the basis of non-violence and appreciated the contribution of our youth to promote unity and brotherhood in our country.
Before the rally began at 5 pm from Assumption Church, all the religious leaders and invited guests were welcomed with garlands followed by a prayer by Pastor CP Singh. Nearly 500 people from different religions participated in the rally with zeal and enthusiasm to give the message of unity in diversity. The rally went through Sai Board, 11 no; stop, Vande Matram square, 10 no; market and finally reached at St Joseph Co-ed School, Arera Colony.