To mark the 155th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, students and teachers of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial (MGM) High School reflected on his values and principles.
Born as Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, he not only impacted his nation but many around the world with his ideals.
The school organised a special celebration to commemorate Gandhi’s life at Kshatriya Hall in Suva last week.
Women, Children and Social Protection Assistant Minister, Sashi Kiran was chief guest at the event.
She said Gandhi was held in high regard in the peace-building movement as a pioneer on non-violent resistance to attaining justice.
“A man who looked so frail — he not only impacted his nation but many nations around the world,” she said about the late leader.
“I hope that in every sphere where students from Gandhi schools are present, you will be reflecting the values of Gandhiji.”
She thanked the Gujarat Education Society for their continuous effort in keeping the values and principles of Gandhi alive through their schools, as well as their annual commemorations.
Invited to be part of the celebration were Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Memorial School (RSMS) students.
Ratu Sukuna Year 11 student, Maikeli Lemeki in his speech said Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869.
“His journey from a modest lawyer to a global symbol of peace and non-violence is nothing short of extraordinary,” he said.
“Gandhi’s weapon was not violence, nor was it power or money – it was the unshakable belief in Ahimsa, the principle of non-violence. He believed that true strength came from moral courage, the ability to stand against injustice not with aggression but with peace defiance.”
He said Gandhi’s philosophy of non-violent resistance (called Satyagraha) became a beacon of hope for millions, not only in India but across the world.
He added that Gandhi’s fight for social justice went beyond political freedom.
MGM High School head of school, Sanjay Raman said Gandhi Day was celebrated on October 2 as a national holiday in India and celebrated worldwide as the International Day of Non-Violence.
“We at MGM High School celebrate this on October 2 every year and this is the 155th year of Mahatma Gandhi Day,” he said.
The special day included cultural performances from students and award presentations.
