Scholars deliberate on Mahatma Gandhi's role in uniting people

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Press Trust of India Kolkata
Last Updated : Jan 21 2019 | 2:05 PM IST

A panel discussion on the ideals and contributions of Mahatma Gandhi gave eminent historians and researchers here a platform to reminisce the leader's efforts to unite people, irrespective of faith and colour.

Speaking at the session - 'Ishwar Allah Tere Naam - Gandhi's Secularism'- at 'Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival' (AKLF) here on Sunday, Rajmohan Gandhi, renowned scholar and the grandson of the leader, said, "Bapu played a significant role in introducing 'secularism' as one of the country's founding principles."

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First Published: Jan 21 2019 | 2:05 PM IST

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