Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, October 01 2010:
Manipur Governor Gurbachan Jagat has conveyed his heartiest greetings to the people of Manipur on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, which has also been celebrated as International Day of Non Violence since 2007 .
In his message, the Governor said "Gandhiji always emphasized on the great importance of spiritual purification of body, mind and soul and also on cleanliness of environment.
Cleanliness is a part of his spiritual exercise.
A clean environment is an essential prerequisite for good health, whichwill ultimately beget a pure mind.
While observing the Day by cleanliness as a regular feature and also to try our best to follow significantly Gandhiji's message of truth, non-violence, humanism and tolerance, so that it will usher in a new era of hope and prosperity in our lives.
Only when we follow the principles laid down by Gandhiji, will the observance of Gandhi Jayanti be meaningful" .