Bilal Habib
Pampore, August 2: The Gandhi Global Family on Saturday organized a commemorative programme at Gandhi Ashram PMTC/KVIB Pampore to mark the 78th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s historic visit to the site on August 2, 1947.
The event also coincided with the birth anniversary of the late Ghulam Muhammad Bhat Pampori, a long-time member of the organization who passed away on July 17 this year due to cardiac arrest.
The programme was attended by Padma Shri Dr. S.P. Verma, President of Gandhi Global Family Jammu and Kashmir, along with Vice Presidents Mehjabeen Nabi Bhat, SP G.M. Dar, Kashmir General Secretary Malik Amin, and members including Roma Wani, Shabir Ahmad Shah, Advocate Faisal, and Parveena. BJP Mahila Morcha State Vice President Babita Bhat, Advocate Nadeem Qadri, G.M. Bhat, Mohammad Ashraf Bhat, staff from PMTC/KVIC, school students, and several other dignitaries also participated.
Floral tributes were offered at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi located within the Gandhi Ashram campus. The gathering observed a moment of homage, reaffirming the enduring relevance of Gandhi’s values of peace and non-violence.
Speaking during the occasion, Padma Shri Dr. S.P. Verma stated that Mahatma Gandhi had visited Pampore in 1947 while traveling from Rawalpindi to Srinagar, on his way to Banihal and Jammu, before eventually returning to Rawalpindi. He emphasized that Gandhi had taken rest at the same site where the ashram stands today. Dr. Verma described the gathering as the first official commemorative programme to be held at the ashram in recognition of that historic visit.
In addition to remembering Gandhi’s visit, the programme also paid tribute to the late G.M. Pampori, a veteran social worker and devoted member of the Gandhi Global Family Pampore. Recalling Pampori’s contributions, Dr. Verma highlighted his steadfast dedication to Gandhian values, noting that he was a constant presence at community events and had proudly carried the name “Pampori” as a symbol of identity and service. He said Pampori was known for his honesty and community work and remained active until his recent passing.
Family members of G.M. Pampori were also invited and acknowledged during the event.
The Gandhi Global Family reiterated its commitment to promoting Gandhian ideals among the younger generation, with the event concluding with a collective message of peace and responsibility to future citizens.
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