Manama: Eighty Indian ex-servicemen working in Bahrain will be honoured at a ceremony in Manama to mark the 100th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi's return to India from South Africa, an organiser said today.
The chief guest at the event will be Bahrain's Labour Minister Jameel Humaidan. Keynote speakers at tomorrow's event will include present and former officials from the Kerala government.
The event 'Gandhi Darshan Pravasi Sangamam' has been organised by the Mahatma Gandhi Cultural Forum with the Labour Ministry and Indian Embassy in the Indian School in Isa Town.
"But it is being organised for the first time in Bahrain. The aim is to propagate the ideals and principles of Mahatma Gandhi," Mr Bharathan was quoted as saying by Gulf Daily News.
"It also provides a platform for the overseas Indian community to share their experiences with fellow nationals," he said.
The chief guest at the event will be Bahrain's Labour Minister Jameel Humaidan. Keynote speakers at tomorrow's event will include present and former officials from the Kerala government.
The event 'Gandhi Darshan Pravasi Sangamam' has been organised by the Mahatma Gandhi Cultural Forum with the Labour Ministry and Indian Embassy in the Indian School in Isa Town.
"Eighty Indian ex-servicemen will be honoured at the event tomorrow. They have been working in several security agencies of Bahrain," said Paul Sebastian, vice-president of Mahatma Gandhi Cultural Forum.
"It also provides a platform for the overseas Indian community to share their experiences with fellow nationals," he said.
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