"There are many
causes that I am prepared to die for but no causes that I am prepared to kill
for."
Mahatma Gandhi
The Story of My Experiments with
Truth, 1927
Today is the birthday
of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of Nation, internationally celebrated as
International Day of Non-Violence. According to
General Assembly resolution A/RES/61/271 of 15 June 2007, which established the commemoration, the
International Day is an occasion to "disseminate the message of
non-violence, including through education and public awareness". The
resolution reaffirms "the universal relevance of the principle of
non-violence" and the desire "to secure a culture of peace,
tolerance, understanding and non-violence".
"Nonviolent action is a
technique by which people who reject passivity and submission, and who see
struggle as essential, can wage their conflict without violence. Nonviolent
action is not an attempt to avoid or ignore conflict. It is one response to the
problem of how to act effectively in politics, especially how to wield powers
effectively." – states Professor Gene Sharp, a leading scholar
on non-violent resistance.
There are three main
categories of non-violence action:
·
protest and persuasion, including marches and vigils;
·
non-cooperation; and
·
non-violent intervention, such as blockades and occupations.
On this auspicious
occasion, the All India Postal Employees Union, Group-C, Bhubaneswar Division appeals all to imbibe wisdom from the valued
teachings of Mahatma Gandhi and ensure that our beloved “Bapu” remains alive in
our hearts and minds forever.
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