Akter daily
October 2,2013

International Day of Non-Violence

International Day of Non-Violence will be marked today in Belgrade by a wreath laying ceremony at the bust ofMahatma Gandhi, the pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence.

The wreath-laying ceremony, to be held at 10.00 hrs. In New Belgrade Block 70, is organised by the Indian Cultural Center under the patronage of Embassy of India in Serbia.

A large number of people, including representatives of institutions, are expected to attend the function. The function will include the garlanding of the bust of Mahatma Gandhi by Ambassador of India, Narinder Chauhan,the Indian Cultural Center Press Office said in the press release.

In 2007 the UN General Assembly declared 2 October, Gandhi’s date of birth, as the International Day of Non-Violence, seeking to spread the message on non-violence and reaffirming the universal relevance of the principle of non-violence.

Gandhi was born in 1869 in India. Non-violent resistance was his proposal on how to fight against the British colonial rule, poverty, for women’s rights and for the oppressed masses. He was assassinated in January 1948 and India gained independence on August 15,1947.

Radio-Television Vojvodina
October 2,2013

International Day of Non-Violence

On the occasion of the Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and International Day of Non-Violence on Wednesday, the 2nd October, a function will be held at 1000 hrs at the bust of Mahatma Gandhi located at Sava River Quay, at the end of Gandhi Street, New Belgrade. The wreath-laying ceremony is organised by the Indian Cultural Center under the patronage of Embassy of India in Serbia.

A large number of people, including representatives of institutions, are expected to attend the function. The function will include the garlanding of the bust of Mahatma Gandhi by Ambassador of India, Narinder Chauhan, Indian Cultural Center Press Office said in the press release.

In 2007 the UN General Assembly declared 2 October, Gandhi’s date of birth, as the International Day of Non-Violence, seeking to spread the message on non-violence and reaffirming the universal relevance of the principle of non-violence.

Gandhi was born in 1869 in India. Non-violent resistance was his proposal on how to fight against the British colonial rule, poverty, for women’s rights and for the oppressed masses. He was assassinated in January 1948 and India gained independence on August 15,1947.

24 sata daily
September 30,2013

International Day of Non-Violence will be marked on 2 October

International Day of Non-Violence will be marked on 2 October, on the date of birth ofMahatma Gandhi, the pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence.

The UN General Assembly came up with a resolution in 2007 to establish the International Day of Non-Violence, aimed to spread the message of non-violence, reaffirming reflected universal respect for Gandhis principles of non-violence.
‘‘Gandhi’s mode of non-violent actions brought down colonialism, strengthened the roots of popular sovereignty, of civil, political and economic rights, and greatly influenced many a freedom struggle and inspired leaders like Badshah Khan, Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther King’’, said India’s then Minister of State for External Affairs Anand Sharma while introducing the resolution in the General Assembly.
Gandhi was born on 2 October 1869 in the British-ruled India. He introduced non-violent resistance as means of struggle against colonial rule and poverty, for expanding women’s rights and of the oppessed masses. Gandhi was assassinated by a Hindu nationalist on 30 January 1948 and India gained independence on August 15,1947.

Radio-Television Serbia
October 2,2013

International Day of Non-Violence

Wreath laying ceremony at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi in New Belgrade was organised by the Embassy of India and Indian Cultural Center, marking 2 October, Gandhi’s date of birth and International Day of Non-Violence.

The wreath laying ceremony was attended by Ambassador of India in Belgrade Narinder Chauhan.

Marking the International Day of Non-Violence, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon called on people all over the world to be inspired by the courage of people like Mahatma Gandhi and his policy of eacefully opposing oppression, injustice and hatred.

Ban Ki-moon called on citizens to turn their back to hatred, stand up and work for a world of lasting justice, peace and prosperity for all.

In 2007 the UN General Assembly declared 2 October, Gandhi’s date of birth, as the International Day of Non-Violence, seeking to spread the message on non-violence and reaffirming the universal relevance of the principle of non-violence.

Gandhi was born in 1869 in India. Non-violent resistance was his proposal on how to fight against the British colonial rule, poverty, for women’s rights and for the oppressed masses. He was assassinated in January 1948 and India gained independence on August 15,1947.

Serbia International Radio
October 1,2013
By MRS

Marking International Day of Non-Violence

On the occasion of the Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and International Day of Non-Violence on Wednesday, the 2nd October, a function will be held at 1000 hrs at the bust of Mahatma Gandhi located at Sava River Quay, at the end of Gandhi Street, New Belgrade. The wreath-laying ceremony is organised by the Indian Cultural Center under the patronage of Embassy of India in Serbia.

A large number of people, including representatives of institutions, are expected to attend the function. The function will include the garlanding of the bust of Mahatma Gandhi by Ambassador of India, Narinder Chauhan,the Indian Cultural Center Press Office said in the press release.

In 2007 the UN General Assembly declared 2 October, Gandhi’s date of birth, as the International Day of Non-Violence, seeking to spread the message on non-violence and reaffirming the universal relevance of the principle of non-violence.

Gandhi was born in 1869 in India. Non-violent resistance was his proposal on how to fight against the British colonial rule, poverty, for women’s rights and for the oppressed masses. He was assassinated in January 1948 and India gained independence on August 15,1947.

Danas daily
October 3,2013
By V.J.

International Day of Non-Violence

The message of Mahatma Gandhi on non-violent resistance is still relevant today, Ambassador of India Narinder Chauhan said while addressing the gathered guests on the occasion of International Day of Non-Violence. Wreath laying ceremony at the statue of the great pacifist was organised yesterday by the Embassy of India and Indian Cultural Center.

Ambassador Chauhan recalled the global importance of Mahatma Gandhi’s thoughts and deeds, pointing out that in 2007 the UN General Assembly unanimously voted to declare 2 October, Gandhi’s date of birth, as International Day of Non-Violence. She also pointed out Belgrade’s role in preserving the memory of Gandhi by naming one of Belgrade’s streets after him and whose statue now adorns the Sava river quay in New Belgrade, Block 70. The event was attended by Embassy of India staff members, representatives of the Indian Cultural Center and admirers of Gandhi’s philosophy.

Mahatma Gandhi, born in 1869, is one of the founders of modern India and an ardent advocate of non-violent resistance as means for starting a revolution. Gandhi was assassinatedon 30 January 1948.

B92 web page
October 3,2013
By V.J.

International Day of Non-Violence Marked

The International Day of Non-Violence was marked in Belgrade on Wednesday by laying wreaths at the bust of Mahatma Gandhi.

India’s Ambassador to Serbia Narinder Chauhan, representatives of the Indian Cultural Center, headed by Prof. Predrag Nikić, and New Belgrade Municipality official Nemanja Cibunac laid the wreaths.

Ambassador Chauhan thanked the Serbian people and Government of Serbia for keeping the memory of Gandhi and honouring him by placing a bust and naming a large street after him .She noted that UN General Assembly has declared 2 October, Gandhi’s date of birth, as International Day of Non-Violence.

‘Today we mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Indian Nation and we are here to remember him, his life, teachings and calls for peace and non.violence’’, Ambassador of India said.

‘’Gandhi is present in all textbooks, the international community has acknowledged the relevance of his achievements and he has become the symbol of non-violence’’, Prof. Predrag Nikić said, adding that Indian Cultural Center and Embassy of India have organised events to mark 2 October Gandhi’s birth anniversary, declared as International Day of Non-Violence.

A film on Mahatma Gandhi will be screened at the Faculty of Political Science.

The Indian Cultural Center was set up in September this year under the patronage of Embassy of India in Belgrade. The Center will aim to promote exchanges in education, art, mass media, science and other fields.

New Belgrade Municipality
Website – October 2,2013

International Day of Non-Violence marked at Sava quay

The International Day of Non-Violence was marked in Belgrade Wednesday by laying wreaths at the bust of Mahatma Gandhi, the pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence.

India’s Ambassador to Serbia Narinder Chauhan, Vice President of the New Belgrade Municipality Nemanja Cabunac and representatives of the Indian Cultural Center laid the wreaths at Gandhi’s bust at river Sava quay..

Ambassador of India said India was grateful to the Serbian people and Government of Serbia for keeping the memory of Gandhi and honouring him by placing a bust and naming a large street after him .She noted that UN General Assembly has declared 2 October, Gandhi’s date of birth, as International Day of Non-Violence.

In 2007 the UN General Assembly declared 2 October, Gandhi’s date of birth, as the International Day of Non-Violence, seeking to spread the message on non-violence and reaffirming the universal relevance of the principle of non-violence.