Gandhi Jayanti celebration was held in the college auditorium on October 2nd, under the auspices of St. Philomena P.U. College.

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The chief guest of the program was Fr. Marvin Lobo, Assistant Parish Priest of Mai De Deus Church. Speaking on the occasion, he said that Gandhiji's life is a guiding light for us, and everyone should move forward on the path shown by him, mainly the two paths of truth and non-violence shown by Gandhiji. Today, non-violence should not be followed only physically, but also in social media. He said that even after 78 years of Gandhiji's death, Gandhiji's life is still very relevant.

The program was presided over by the Principal of the college, Rev. Fr. Ashok Rayan Crasta. Speaking on the occasion, he said that Mahatma Gandhiji's simple life should be a lesson for us. Even though he had the opportunity to lead a very luxurious life, for the sake of Indians he chose a simple and righteous life. In his book 'My Experiments with Truth', he has described the incidents that happened in his life, and he said that today's youth should compulsorily read this book.

Lecturer Bharath Kumar spoke about Gandhiji's principles and ideologies. Lecturers Yashavanth M. D. and Govind Prakash C. H. were present on the dais.Various cultural programs were performed by the students of the college. The teaching / non-teaching staff and students of the college were present. The students of the college prayed, and lecturer Suma D. welcomed, thanked, and compered the program.