Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya Honors Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri on Their Birth Anniversaries
On October 2, Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya led the state in paying floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his 155th birth anniversary at Sarania Ashram in the Kasturba Gandhi National Memorial Trust, Guwahati. Governor Acharya emphasized Gandhi’s enduring ideals of truth and non-violence, and praised his efforts in cleanliness, women’s empowerment, self-reliance, and farmers’ rights.
The Governor highlighted the state’s ‘Orunodoi 3.0’ scheme, which aims to uplift women, including the underprivileged, and improve their socio-economic status. He also planted a sapling at the ashram and called for the preservation of the Kasturba Gandhi National Memorial Trust.
In another event at Raj Bhavan, Governor Acharya, along with officers and staff, paid floral tributes to both Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri. Commissioner and Secretary to the Governor, S.S. Meenakshi Sundaram, administered a non-violence pledge.
Governor Acharya also inaugurated the first public screening of the documentary ‘Adi Shakti Maa Kamakhya Devi’ at Aideo Cinema Theatre in Guwahati. Directed by Pradip Chandra Sarma, the film explores the spiritual and cultural significance of Maa Kamakhya Devi. The Governor highlighted the temple’s role in fostering unity and promoting India’s cultural heritage.
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Assam Governor -: The Governor is a person who represents the President of India in a state. Assam is a state in the northeastern part of India.
Lakshman Prasad Acharya -: Lakshman Prasad Acharya is the current Governor of Assam, a state in India.
Mahatma Gandhi -: Mahatma Gandhi was a leader who helped India become free from British rule. He believed in non-violence and truth.
Lal Bahadur Shastri -: Lal Bahadur Shastri was the second Prime Minister of India. He is known for his slogan ‘Jai Jawan Jai Kisan’ which means ‘Hail the soldier, Hail the farmer’.
Birth Anniversaries -: A birth anniversary is the day when we remember and celebrate the birth of a person every year.
Sarania Ashram -: Sarania Ashram is a place in Assam where people can learn about and follow the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi.
Orunodoi 3.0 scheme -: Orunodoi 3.0 is a government program in Assam that helps poor families by giving them money every month.
Sapling -: A sapling is a young tree that is small and just starting to grow.
Raj Bhavan -: Raj Bhavan is the official residence of the Governor in a state. It is like a big house where the Governor lives and works.
Documentary -: A documentary is a movie or a video that shows real events and people. It helps us learn about different things.
Maa Kamakhya Devi -: Maa Kamakhya Devi is a goddess worshipped in Assam. There is a famous temple dedicated to her in Guwahati, Assam.
Cultural significance -: Cultural significance means the importance of something in the traditions, beliefs, and practices of a group of people.
