India celebrates 150th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi

...marks International Day of Non-Violence in Accra




The Indian High Commission of Ghana has launched a year-long celebration of the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, marking International Day of Non-violence.

Speaking at the launch, High commissioner of India to Ghana, Birender Singh, explained the event’s significance, urging all present to emulate the legacy of Gandhi.

“Gandhi was a great son of truth and non-violence. He fought against non-violence and ensured that his people would get civilisation. As Kofi Annan was a luxurious son of Ghana, Mahatma Gandhi was also a reputable son to India. He believed in education and non-violence.

“Gandhi was greatly adored in his country, and in the eyes of millions of his fellow countrymen and women was a great soul, for which the nation conferred on him the title ‘Mahatma’, meaning the “Great Soul,” he said.

Also gracing the occasion was former President John Agyekum Kufour, who encouraged leaders to learn from the principles with which Gandhi made it to the top - especially the non-violence.

“Let it be our prayer that leaders everywhere and anywhere will respond to non-violent protests with a sense not of foreboding, but that of an outstretched hand of dialogue and peaceful co-existence.
“May there be more Gandhis in this world to usher humanity, in dignity and peace, to global co-existence,” he said.

As part of the celebration, the Indian High Commission - with the support of Indian companies in the country, donated pharmaceutical products and a water-reservoir to the Gandhi Ward at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra.

Mr. Singh explained that the donation was made to fulfil a promise the High Commission made to the ward last year. He thanked all the Indian companies that responded to the call to come to the aid of the hospital.

Another highlight of the celebration was the presentation of a US$1million dollar grant to the Indian Kofi Annan ICT Centre.

The High Commissioner also paid a visit to the James Town Prison in Accra, where he donated some gift items.

The celebration was climaxed with a dinner at the High Commissioner’s residence, where former President Kufour was the guest of honour.

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