Archive · 2 Oct 2026
MIT-WPU Highlights Gandhi’s Message of Peace and Non-Violence
MIT World Peace University held a special program in Pune.
The program remembered Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri.
Dr Ulhasdada Pawar spoke about Gandhi’s ideas.
He said truth, peaceful action and Satyagraha were important principles.
He also described Gandhi’s efforts to oppose untouchability and encourage respect among religions.
Prof Dr Vishwanath D Karad said the world needs these ideas during times of tension.
Gandhi’s birthday is observed by the United Nations as the International Day of Non-Violence.
The event focused on peace, humility and service to humanity.
MIT World Peace University hosted ‘Smaran Mahamanavanche’ in Pune to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri.
Senior Gandhian thinker Dr Ulhasdada Pawar said Gandhi’s principles included truth, non-violence and Satyagraha.
Pawar highlighted Gandhi’s work against untouchability, support for religious equality and promotion of Hindu-Muslim unity.
Prof Dr Vishwanath D Karad said the world needs Gandhi’s message of peace and universal humanity amid global tensions.
The event was attended by MIT-WPU officials, including Registrar Prof Ganesh Pokale and Pro Vice-Chancellor Dr Milind Pande.
- Who
- MIT World Peace University, MAEER’s MIT Education Group, the Department of Peace, Dr Ulhasdada Pawar and Prof Dr Vishwanath D Karad.
- What
- A commemorative program titled ‘Smaran Mahamanavanche’ highlighted Mahatma Gandhi’s principles of peace, truth, non-violence and Satyagraha.
- When
- The article does not specify the event date; it was held to commemorate the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri.
- Where
- Sant Dnyaneshwar Mandap at MIT World Peace University in Pune.
- Why
- To remember Gandhi and Shastri and emphasize the relevance of peace, non-violence and universal humanity amid global unrest.
- Event
- ‘Smaran Mahamanavanche’
- Venue
- Sant Dnyaneshwar Mandap, MIT World Peace University
- Location
- Pune
- Chief guest
- Senior Gandhian thinker Dr Ulhasdada Pawar
- Presiding official
- Prof Dr Vishwanath D Karad
- Commemorated figures
- Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri
- Key principles
- Truth, non-violence, peace and Satyagraha