Morung Express News
Mokokchung | October 2
The Centre for Gandhain Studies and Research (CGSR), Nagaland University (NU), organized a webinar commemorating the 151st birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on October 2. The theme of the webinar was ‘Mahatma Gandhi and Today’s Youth.’
The webinar was hosted by Prof Temjensosang, Director In-charge, CGSR, NU and the special guest was Prof Pradeshi Lal, Vice-Chancellor, Nagaland University (NU).
Prof MK Sinha, Department of Economics, NU who was the keynote speaker in his speech said that the Gandhian philosophy was best suited for the present generation. He said that a healthy and balanced lifestyle may look mundane but in the long run it is effective and healthy. He also added that it is essential for the youth of present generation to put their positive energy towards the development of oneself and the nation.
The theme speaker was Prof Parmanand Singh, Former HOD, Dept of Gandhian Thought, Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University, Bihar. Prof Parmanand Singh said that the Gandhian perspective was losing its importance among the youth of today due to the materialistic importance which has dehumanized the individual. He spoke about how young people should indulge in politics but should not participate in politics without understanding its principles.
Prof Parmanand also spoke about the cardinal thoughts, actions and programmes of Gandhi through his letters, writings and speeches.
