Mangalore, Jan 30: The Dakshina Kannada District Congress Committee (DKDCC) observed the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi in the district office of the Congress on Jan 30, Sunday.
DKDCC activists offered flowers to the portrait of Gandhiji. M. G. Hegde, the spokesperson of the Congress party, urged young people to follow the life and values of Gandhi, adding that Gandhi’s pleasing personality has influenced people from all over the world.
Congress leaders Ivan D’Souza, Sadashiva Ullal, former mayor Shashidhar Hegde, and T. K. Sudhir were also present.
Two vehicles bearing a special message for the young coursed through the city in preparation for the Youth Awareness Convention, which is scheduled to be held on the Thokkotu grounds on Feb 2, Wednesday.