DAV Public School Pays Homage to Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri

Amritsar, October 1 (Punjab Post Bureau)-  DAV Public School, Lawrence Road paid rich tribute to the father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi and the former Prime Minister of India Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri. Mahatma Gandhi  is remembered all over the world for peace and truth . He played a major role in the freedom struggle of India. The students of the school prepared a special assembly to pay homage to this  apostle of peace and supporter of non – violent movement . A short one act play was performed portraying the ideology of Mahatma Gandhi .

The students also paid homage to Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri who gave the slogan ‘Jai Jawan Jai Kisan’ and worked for the upliftment of the common man. He was a simple and soft spoken man who became the symbol of India’s valor and self respect . The students sang patriotic songs and hymns to pay tribute to the great leaders. In the end they took a pledge to march ahead on a progressive path imbibing the value of ‘ahimsa’. Regional Director Punjab Zone A  Dr.(Mrs.) Neelam Kamra and the Manager of the school Dr.Rajesh Kumar  sent their best wishes on this occasion. They asked the students  to remember the great souls and their contribution towards their country. They also  added that the philosophy of Gandhi ji  must be incorporated in the education system and students must be encouraged to adopt simple living like Gandhi ji. Dr.Neera Sharma Principal of the school while addressing the students said that Gandhi ji is an idol of humanity and we must follow the path of truth and wisdom to pay homage to the Father of the Nation . She blessed the students by wishing peace and happiness for them on the birth anniversary of the two great souls.