Lecture series throws light on Gandhian philosophy

Initiative seeks to counter the misinformation campaign against the Mahatma on social media

A unique 21-hour-long lecture series on Mahatma Gandhi, delivered by a scholar of Gandhian and peace studies here, has narrated the finer aspects of Gandhian thought and portrayed the challenges, struggles and contributions of the Father of the Nation in the right perspective. The series of online lectures was completed last week.

The initiative sought to counter the misinformation campaign against Mahatma Gandhi, mainly operative on social media, while challenging the attempts to belittle his stature. Sponsored by Jaipur Peace Foundation, the lectures were delivered for two days every week-end on Google Meet platform for two-and-a-half months, with over 50 participants attending the online interaction.

Political scientist Naresh Dadhich, former Vice-Chancellor of Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University, Kota, who delivered the lectures, told The Hindu that he had dealt with Mahatma Gandhi's approach to politics and religion, his relations with other leaders during the Independence movement and his concepts of non-violence, Swaraj, Satyagraha, Sarvodaya, Ram Rajya and trusteeship.