Scholars deliberate on Mahatma Gandhi's role in uniting people

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."