Saturday, March 21, 2015

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.

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