Consulate
General of India, Hambantota organized series of events in Southern
Province and Monaragala District to commemorate 150th
Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. One of the activities, unveiling
of Mahatma Gandhi’s bust was held at Mahinda College Galle on 04th
November 2019. The venue of the event was significant as Mahatma
Gandhi had visited Mahinda College, Galle on 23rd
November 1927 during his tour of Sri Lanka from 12-29th
November 1927.
Hon.
Hemal Gunasekara, Governor Southern Province, Hon. Vajira
Abeywardhane, Minister of Internal and Home Affairs, Mr. Prem Kumar
Nair, Consul General of India – Hambantota, Mr. Bandula
Harishchandra, District Secretary, Hambantota, Mr. Gamini
Jayawardhane, Principal of Mahinda College, Mr. S.M.I R B Abeyrathna,
Assistant Director of Education, SPED, Principals from Southern
Province and Monaragala district and many other distinguished guests
graced the occasion.
Parallel
to the above event the Consulate organized a Photo exhibition of
Mahatma Gandhi’s life at Mahinda College, Galle on same day. Award
ceremony and Final Round of the quiz competition were also held at
the main hall of the college. Around 600 students, teachers from
various schools in Southern province and Monaragala District
witnessed the event. Winners of the above event were awarded with
cash prizes, gifts and certificates.
