Sri Vijaya Puram, Sept. 30: Together with the rest of the country, the 155th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation will be celebrated on 2nd October, 2024 in A&N Islands too. The main function will be held at Gandhi Park at 8.15 am, during which, Admiral DK Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.), Hon'ble Lt. Governor, A & N Islands and Vice Chairman, Islands Development Agency will pay floral tributes at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi. This will be followed by prayers 'Vaishnav Jan To Tene Kahiye Je'/ Ramdhuns by Teachers/Students of Education Department.
A two minutes' silence will be observed on the occasion. Cleanliness drive/ Shramdaan will be carried out from Oct. 1 to 7, 2024 in all the Wards of the SVPMC. Further, the general public has been requested to refrain from slaughtering animals, killing of birds, fish catching and consuming liquor on this auspicious day. 2nd October, 2024 will be observed as 'Dry Day' in homage to the Father of the Nation.