History Club of Dimapur Government College organised a walkathon to commemorate Gandhi’s Dandi March on March 11 with Dr. Aotoshi, managing trustee of Mahatma Gandhi Ashram, Chuchuyimlang, Mokokchung, as the special guest.
Addressing the students at a brief programme, Dr. Aotoshi spoke on the importance of Dandi March. He reminded the students of the historic event Dandi March that took place on March 12, 1930, with 78 followers, an update from the college stated.
He expressed happiness to see the youth coming together to awaken the spirit of Gandhi when many have started dismissing Gandhi. He stated that Gandhi was just not an individual but a philosophy and culture.
Calling upon the gathering to imbibe the spirit of unity and non-violence, he urged the youth to rise against social injustice and denial of rights.
It informed that around 200 students, eight faculty members and 1 guest participant from IIT, Guwahati, participated in the walkathon which started from Riverbelt Junction and culminated at Dimapur Government College.
