Mangaluru : Mahatma Gandhi’s 148th birth anniversary was observed at Gandhi park in in-front Mangaluru Town Hall on Monday, October 2.

School children among teachers and others came in procession from Ambedkar Circle and offered garlands to the statue of Gandhi.

As part of Gandhi Jayanthi a 68 year old civil worker of Mangaluru City Corporation and Gandhian Rudrappa was felicitated.

Remembering our fredom fighters is our duty, We should change our mentality and try to spend some time for our nation and for the remembrance of great national leaders,” said JR Lobo, MLA of Mangaluru south constituency.

He was speaking at Gandhi Jayanthi celebrations organized by Rashtriya Seva Dal and Kannada Sahitya Parishat here.

Mahatma Gandhi’s leadership included equality, simplicity and patriotism children need to know. His teachings and thoughts are valid for all times and situations, Lobo added.

Basheer Baikampady, president, Bharathiya Seva Dal district committee, Pradeep Kalkura of Kannada Sahitya Parishad, Guru Prasad, Tahasildar and Kumar, Assistant District Collector, were present among others.