It is the day of pride for every Indian, Gandhi Jayanthi, the birth anniversary of the Father of our Nation, Mahatma Gandhi.
Indian Community Leaders organised a Gandhi Jayanthi Celebration on October 2nd at Roma Street Parkland commemorating the ever-inspiring leader. Federation of Indian Communities Queensland (FICQ), the peak umbrella body of Indian Communities organised the celebrations supported by Gandhi Salt march Limited (GSML) and GOPIO.
The celebration was near the statue of Gandhi Ji. Mrs Archana Singh, Honorary Counsel for India in Queensland delivered her speech congratulating the organisation for conducting Gandhi Jayanthi every year and expressed her gratitude being present for the celebration. Leaders representing community associations shared the importance to uphold Gandhian values in Life. The first Gandhi Jayanthi celebrations at Brisbane Parliament Annexe was held on the same evening organised by GOPIO. Bapu 150 Celebration, a key event celebrated globally was launched on the event.