Punjab governor attends Jain community’s event in Belagavi

Pic: Punjab governor Gulabchand Kataria felicitates Padma Shri awardee Prabhakar Kore at the Bhagavan Mahavir Janma Kalyanak Mahotsav in Belagavi on SundayBelagavi: Punjab governor Gulabchand Kataria inaugurated the Ahimsa Bike Rally organised as part of the Bhagavan Mahavir Janma Kalyanak Mahotsav in Belagavi on Sunday. He later participated in a programme organised by the Jain community at Mahavir Bhavan. Praising the Jain community's social service activities, the Governor said Indian culture guides the world through principles of humanity and values.Inaugurating the prize distribution ceremony organised at Mahavir Bhavan as part of the Bhagwan Mahavir Janma Kalyanaka Mahotsav and felicitating Padma Shri awardee and KLE honorary chairman Prabhakar Kore, Kataria said that it is the excessive desire of man which is the cause of the current situation in the world. The principles of Indian culture, which have been developed on the basis of knowledge and humanity, can be the solution to global problems. Bhagwan Mahavir has taught many principles for human welfare. If we follow these three principles of truth, non-violence and non-attachment, peace will prevail all over the world, he said.He appreciated Prabhakar Kore's achievements in the field of education and health and said this is a tribute to humanity. There is no dearth of skills among Indian students. But they need to be given a better path for their skills, he said.Receiving the honour, Prabhakar Kore said that Bhagavan Mahavir dedicated his life to the welfare of mankind and worked for world peace. Accordingly, in the 12th century, Basaveshwara proclaimed equality in the Anubhava Mantapa, transcending all castes, religions and sects. We should all follow the path shown by great people, he said.Governor's wife Anita Gulabchand Kataria was felicitated on her birthday.Senior advocate Raviraj Patil, MLA Abhay Patil, Rajendra Jain, vice-president of North West Karnataka Road Transport Corporation Sunil Hanamannavar, national president of Kataria Foundation Lalita Sanghavi Kataria, retired commissioner of Income Tax Narendra Jain, Santosh Narendra Jain, JITO KKG Zone chairman Praveen Bhafana, secretary of Bharatesh Educational Institution Vinod Doddannavar, former MLA Sanjay Patil, and Ankita Khoda were present.Earlier, Gulab Chand Kataria and his wife flagged off a bike rally. The rally started from CPEd Ground and reached Mahavir Bhavan via Hanuman Nagar, Club Road, Channamma Circle, College Road, and Mahatma Phule Road.