Congress Workers in Sambhal Mark Gandhi, Shastri Birth Anniversaries

Congress workers in Sambhal paid profound tributes to Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on the occasion of their 157th birth anniversaries. A tribute programme was organised at the Nagar Congress office in Bahjoi.

The programme was held to mark Mahatma Gandhi’s 157th birth anniversary and the birth anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri. Nagar president Shiv Kishore Gautam presided over the event.

At the beginning of the programme, Congress workers garlanded the portraits of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri and offered flowers. They also pledged to follow the path of truth, non-violence and simplicity shown by the two leaders.

Speakers at the programme said that Gandhi ji helped the country achieve independence through truth and non-violence. They said Lal Bahadur Shastri gave the country a new direction by raising the slogan, "Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan". The speakers added that the thoughts and ideals of both leaders remain relevant even today.

Those present at the programme included Nagar president Shiv Kishore Gautam, former Nagar president Tauqeer Ahmad, senior leader Amit Uthwal, Mojzam Bhai, Fazil Ansari, Shakeel Ahmad, Babbu Khan, Hashim Khan, Dr. Farhad and Irfan, district president of the Kisan Congress Department. Dozens of Congress workers were also present.