Elocution Competition at Sangamner

 An elocution competition was held at Gokhale Education Society's Shikshanshastra College, Sangamner on March 19, 2014. About 16 students participated and spoke on the different aspects of Gokhale. 

Program at Elphinstone College

 A program was held at Elphinstone College on 22 Feb 2014. Gokhale was an alumni of Elphinstone (this college boasts of an alumni from Justice Ranade to Dr. Ambedkar) ... noted historian J V Naik spoke on the life and times of Gokhale.

The news of the program appeared in Kesari.

Library at Congress Bhavan named after Gokhale

The Library at the Congress Bhavan in Pune was named after Gokhale. Present on the occasion are Adv. Abhay Chajjed, Mohan Joshi and others.

News of the Inauguration Function

 News in Loksatta

 News in Maharashtra Times

News in Sakal

Poster on Gokhale - Farewell to Fergusson College

One of Gokhale's remarkable speeches - Farewell to Fergusson College - on September 19, 1902. Here he mentions two important things, which can still guide several individuals and institutions -

The principal moral interest of this institution is in the fact that it represents an idea and embodies an ideal.

The idea is that Indians of the present day can bind themselves together, and putting aside all thoughts of worldly interest, work for a secular purpose with the zeal and enthusiasm which we generally find in the religion alone.

The ideal is the ideal of self-help, that we may learn slowly but steadily to rely less and less upon others, however willing to bear our burdens, and more and more upon ourselves.

Message from the Governor

The Governor Maharashtra could not attend the function but he sent a message on the occasion of the function.

He stated - The Primary Education Bill moved by him in the Imperial Council demonstrated his vision and foresight for the progress of India and its people.

Gokhale achieved far more in a life span of just 49 years. He was truly a youth icon of India.

Inauguration of Gokhale Centenary Year

The Death Centenary Year of Gopal Krishna Gokhale was held at Amphi Theatre at Fergusson College. Present on the occasion were Dr. R A Mashelkar, Shahu Maharaj (President of Deccan Education Society), Dr. Aroon Tikekar, Dr. Ajit Patwardhan, Rajas Parchure (Director, Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics) and Adv. Sunil Gokhale

 Mashelkar stated that Gokhale has worked on the topics like education and farmers which are still relevant. His thoughts and practice on spiritualization of politics seem distant from the politicians of today.

Shahu Maharaj stated that the work of the emancipation of the down trodden carried out by Gokhale and the then Shahu Maharaj needs to be continued.

Dr. Aroon Tikekar explained the role of Gokhale in the freedom struggle movement and his importance as the maker of Modern India.

Dr. Ajit Patwardhan talked about Gokhale's work in Deccan Education Society and particularly for Fergusson College. He said that Gokhale was instrumental in collecting funds, due to which the main building and hostel buildings could be built.

Invitation Card of the Death Centenary Year function

Invitation card for the inauguration of the death centenary year of Gopal Krishna Gokhale.

The Governor of Maharashtra was supposed to attend the function but he could not attend because of his wife's ill-health.

Dr. R A. Mashelkar kindly consented to be the Chief Guest for the function.