Srinagar, Oct 2 (Reporter) Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said the young generation in Jammu and Kashmir has understood the importance of peace and do not have tools of destruction in their hands but instruments of creation. Addressing a function in commemoration of the birth anniversary of Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, at Raj Bhawan here today, the Lieutenant Governor said “our youth are determined to follow the path of truth and non-violence and to build a prosperous society. The Lt said the young generation in J&K now understand the importance of peace and democratic values and hence today they do not have tools of destruction in their hands but instruments of creation The event was organized by the Department of School Education and Department of Higher Education, also marked the closing ceremony of the ‘Swachhata Pakhwada’ and ‘Swachhata Hi Seva Abhiyan’. In his address, the Lt Governor extended felicitations to the people on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti and the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri. Paying tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, the Lieutenant Governor said the leadership, ideals and values of Bapu has inspired the entire country to come together for the cause of independence and build a nation that will make a lasting contribution to peace and progress of the world. He urged the people, especially the youth to identify one place in all the cities and villages and dedicate one day of the month for activities like cleanliness drives and Shramdaan. The Lt Governor also appealed to all sections of the society to take inspiration from Bapu's life and work towards public welfare. Observing that Gandhi's ideals of truth, non-violence, compassion and kindness present the solutions to all the challenges before the tumultuous world, the Lt Governor called upon the people to spread Bapu's vision all over the world to make this planet a peaceful and a better place. “Bapu's dream was that India would become a ray of hope for humanity and it would be a peaceful, self-reliant and developed nation. The responsibility of fulfilling these dreams rests on 140 crore Indians and the younger generation will have to play a bigger role in this journey,” the Lt Governor said. Highlighting the transformational work done in the last five years in J&K, the Lt Governor said, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, empowerment of grassroots democracy and violence-free elections is a testament that Jammu Kashmir is shedding the past and creating a new future. “Life and work of Gandhiji is shaping the new Jammu Kashmir today. The world has recently witnessed historic, free, peaceful and fair assembly elections. 1 crore 40 lakh citizens have reiterated their faith in the values of the Constitution and have resolved to contribute to the development of this beautiful Union Territory and the country,” the Lt Governor said. On the occasion, the Lt Governor felicitated the students who have excelled in various competitions as a part of Gandhi Jayanti celebration. The event also featured the enthralling performances from Artists and Students depicting the life of Mahatma Gandhi...////...