Raebareli District Jail Marks Gandhi, Shastri Birth Anniversaries With Tributes

Raebareli District Jail observed the birth anniversaries of Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Lal Bahadur Shastri with श्रद्धा and dignity. Various programmes were organised at the jail on the occasion.

The programme began at the main gate of the prison with flag hoisting and the national anthem. This was followed by the garlanding of portraits of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri and the offering of flowers. The officers and prison personnel present on the occasion remembered the lives, ideals and contributions of both these great leaders to the nation.

Jail Superintendent Prabhat Singh spoke about Mahatma Gandhi’s messages of truth, non-violence, cleanliness and humanity. He also highlighted Lal Bahadur Shastri’s ideals of simplicity, honesty, dedication to duty and service to the nation.

The inmates were encouraged to draw inspiration from the lives and values of both leaders. They were urged to adopt positive thinking and lead a disciplined life.

A cleanliness drive was also conducted in the prison premises during the programme. Messages were given to create awareness about cleanliness and de-addiction. The inmates presented cultural and awareness programmes on the occasion.

The jail administration said that the birth anniversaries of great leaders are not only an opportunity to remember them. They are also an opportunity to adopt their ideals in one’s life and understand one’s responsibilities towards society.

A quiz related to Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri was organised among the inmates lodged in the jail. The inmates who gave the correct answers were rewarded.

At the end of the programme, all the officers, employees and inmates present were administered an oath to remain committed to truth, non-violence, cleanliness, discipline and national interest.

All officers and employees of the prison were present during the programme.