Irinjalakuda: To mark the 91st anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi’s visit to Irinjalakuda, NIEDS organised a memorial walk and a Gandhi Smriti gathering. The organisation also celebrated Indian Republic Day, commemorating the adoption of the Constitution of India and the nation’s democratic values.
The memorial walk began at Chaliyampadam, where Mahatma Gandhi delivered a speech on January 17, 1934, and concluded at the Gandhi Smriti Mandapam located at the present-day Rest House, formerly known as the Travancore Chathram, where he had rested during his visit.
The memorial meeting was inaugurated by renowned Gandhian P. V. Krishnan Nair, who stated that we are living in a time when Gandhian ideals hold great significance.
NEEDS President Thomas Unniyadan presided over the meeting. NIEDS Vice President Prof. R. Jayaram, Administrative Secretary Ghulam Mohammed, Coordinator K. P. Devadas, Bobby Jose, Ashalatha, Devarajan, and Mini Mohandas also addressed the gathering.
Photo Caption: Renowned Gandhian P. V. Krishnan Nair inaugurates the Gandhi Smriti gathering organised by NIEDS to mark the 91st anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s visit to Irinjalakuda. NIEDS President Thomas Unniyadan is seen beside him.