Mangaluru: Vikas PU college celebrated the birthdays of 2 great patriots – Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri on Sunday, October 2.

Mahatma Gandhi showed importance of non-Violence and Shastri showed importance of farmers. Both the great leaders had immense love for Mother Nature. “We have to grow more plants to beautify this world,” said the chief guest Shridhar, Range Forest Officer. He rendered a floral tribute to the great leaders and then planted saplings as a mark of respect.

Chairman and former minister, Krishna J Palemar briefed the anecdotes and principles of Gandhiji and Shastri. “They developed some qualities voluntarily after they were criticized .They took positive criticism and changed their life forever. Each one has to imbibe their qualities of leading a simple life. These great leaders rescued mother earth from crisis. Gandhiji rescued us from the British and Shastri from food crisis which led to our victory,” he said.

Dr.Ananth Prabhu, Director of Vikas Edu Solutions; Rajaram , Correspondent, Suraj Kallya, Trustee and Vidya Kamath, Administrator were present.

On this function, handouts of the principles of the great leaders were distributed among the students. Also, 100 saplings of medicinal and fruit bearing plants were planted in and around the college, followed by fruits and sweets distribution to the inmates of Infant Jesus Orphanage, Maryhill.