The event was held in the Dr. Manmohan Singh Bengaluru City University (BCU) campus, in Bengaluru on January 30, 2026. | Photo Credit: Murali Kumar K As part of the 78th Martyrs’ Day (Sarvodaya Day), the Gandhi Study Centre of Dr. Manmohan Singh Bengaluru City University organised a special programme titled “Gandhi, Music, and the Plurality of Civilisation” on January 30 at the Jyothi Auditorium, Central College campus in Bengaluru. Explaining the objective, Prof. D. Jeevan Kumar, Managing Trustee of Sarvodaya International Trust, highlighted the role of music in India’s freedom movement and Gandhi’s use of bhajans to promote inter-faith harmony. Vice-Chancellor Prof. B. Ramesh urged students to uphold constitutional values through Gandhian ideals. Renowned vocalist Dr. K. S. Vaishali paid a musical tribute with classical compositions reflecting India’s plural ethos. A photo exhibition on Gandhiji’s life was organised, floral tributes were offered, and a two-minute silence was observed. Published – January 30, 2026 04:38 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Why indefinite relaxation of norm on weekly rest, leaves for pilots: HC asks DGCA ‘Valavaara’ movie review: Sutan Gowda’s debut feels like a warm hug