To mark the celebrations of the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Punjab Governor and Administrator, Union Territory of Chandigarh, VP Singh Badnore on Tuesday dedicated the newly constructed Gandhi Museum at Gandhi Samarak Bhawan Chandigarh to the public.
Addressing the people at a function in Gandhi Samarak Bhawan Chandigarh, Badnore said the Gandhi Museum showcasing the life and principles of Mahatma Gandhi is developed in a very unique way. He said the collection of stamps of 160 countries of the World commemorating Gandhi Ji on different occasions is also displayed in a very nice manner in the Gandhi Museum.
Badnore said Gandhi was an icon of peace and the pride of the entire world. He had influenced World leaders such as Martin Luther King Junior, Nelson Mandela and many others who followed Gandhi’s principles and became the icons of equality and peace in their own countries.
Referring to the sudden change in Gandhi soft stand for the British, he said Gandhiji never visited Punjab before the 1919 Amritsar massacre ordered by General Dyer. This whole incident had left an indelible mark on the mind of Gandhi that he changed his stand for the British ruling over India and reinforced his resolve to get India free from the British Raj, he said.
Badnore appreciated the dedication and the commitment of the Chairman and the staff of the Gandhi Samarak Bhawan in highlighting the works and life of Gandhi at the Gandhi Samarak Bhawan. He also said the Chandigarh Administration could work out the modalities of the extension of the Museum, in keeping with the laid down rules for such extensions.