Mangalore: Quit India Movement. A movement responsible for the Independence of our country was made was made memorable through the “quit India day” in Mangalore .
The Mahatma Gandhi Peace Foundation on Saturday August 10 organized an elocution and singing competition for the students as a part on serving the “Quit India day” here at Tagore Park situated in the heart of the city.
MCC commissioner Ajith Kumar Hegde inaugurated the competition by adorning a garland to the Mahatma Gandhi’s statue. Corporator A C Vinayraj was the chief guest for the program.
Speaking after the inauguration, MCC commissioner said, ” I gladly agreed to come to this program as I love my nation and the fondness for the great freedom fighter Mahatma Gandhi.”
Briefing the students about the Quit India Movement which was held in 1942, he said, “Even though 71 years have passed, we still remember this historic moment and may we continue to do so in the future.”
He also added, “Quit India Movement should be remembered golden words, as it was for the first time the tri-color flag was hoisted and the movement also gave a good momentum for freedom fighters to work towards Independence of the country.”
On the occasion, Aranya Mitra awardee B S Hasanabba was felicitated by the dignitaries.
Sadanand Shetty, president of Mahatma Gandhi Peace Foundation, vice president Seetharam Shetty, secretary Dr Ismail N, treasurer P Sadanand, joint secretary Herald D’Souza were present at the occasion.