Gadchandur school pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversaries

Savitribai Phule Vidyalaya and Junior College in Gadchandur held several programmes on Friday, 2 October 2026, on the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi, Father of the Nation, and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri. Heartfelt tributes were paid to both leaders.

The programme was presided over by college principal Sanjay Gadge. Supervisor Tirupati Bamne was present as the chief guide. Junior college head Prof. Dinkar Jhade and school teacher Gajanan Bobde spoke on the lives, work and thoughts of Gandhi and Shastri and guided the students.

The dignitaries present shared their views. They said Gandhi gave the message of truth, non-violence, cleanliness and peace and contributed to the country's freedom struggle. Shastri, they said, set an example of simplicity, honesty, patriotism and devotion to duty.

An appeal was also made to students to follow the ideas of the two leaders and contribute to the country's progress as responsible citizens.

Prof. Zahir conducted the programme, and Ku. Umre proposed the vote of thanks. Teachers, non-teaching staff and students of the school and junior college attended in large numbers. The programme concluded in an atmosphere of enthusiasm and inspiration.