Fondly remembered as the Father of the Indian Nation, he is known to have inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world.
Cyberjaya, 2nd October 2019 – The High Commission of India, Kuala Lumpur in collaboration with Cyberjaya University College of Medical Sciences (CUCMS) celebrated Gandhi’s 150th Birth Anniversary at the CUCMS Grand hall.
Among those in attendance were Tan Sri Dr. R. Palan, Pro Chancellor of CUCMS, Mr Stefen Priesner, UN Resident Coordinator and HE Mr Shri Mridul Kumar, High Commissioner of India and YB Mr P. Waytha Moorthy, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department
Tan Sri Dr. R. Palan in his welcoming remark said he was deeply honoured that CUCMS was chosen as the host. “CUCMS desires to use education as the lever to change the world and seek the transformation that Gandhi hoped for”, he added.
The UN Resident Coordinator, Mr Stefen Priesner said, “Mahatma Gandhi embodied the values of non-violence, democracy, tolerance, human rights and fundamental freedoms for all. These values form the very foundation of the Charter of the United Nations, where the resolve to ‘practice tolerance and live together in peace with one another as good neighbors’ is seen a prerequisite to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war and to reaffirm faith in fundamental human rights”,
Indian High Commissioner to Malaysia, Mridul Kumar said they have organized various activities to celebrate the life of Mahatma Gandhi. Activities such as the Gandhi walk, blood donation drives and tree planting events gave the people the chance to interact with each other and share ideas.
Indian High Commissioner to Malaysia, HE Mridul Kumar
The celebration continued with the unveiling of the painting of Mahatma Gandhi by Chief Guests, HE Mr. Shri Mridul Kumar and YB Mr P. Waytha Moorthy to commemorate the auspicious day.
The unveiling of the painting is a testament to the truth of Gandhi's teachings and the inspiration he continues to give to oppressed people everywhere. His teachings of peace have a particular resonance in Malaysia as they were similar to those followed by Tunku Abdul Rahman in the 1900s.
Guests were also treated to a special ‘Kathak Dance Repertoire’ by the NSCBICC Kathak teachers and students. Kathak refers to one of the major classical dance forms primarily found in northern India. Guests were also serenaded to a medley of songs in tribute to Gandhi by the Rattle & Hum Music Society from Nagaland, India.
The event was celebrated along with the International Day of Non-Violence, observed on October 2 in honour of the birthday of Gandhi, the global peace icon who led India to independence.
