The power of Love and
Respect for all can only bring about Peace in our
society – Mahbubul Hoque
September 21, 2017, USTM : University of Science and
Technology Meghalaya had observed International Peace
Day in a unique way. The program was organised jointly
by ERD Foundation and COVA Network. The spiritual
leaders from different sects had gathered at USTM Techno
City Campus today to take a pledge against all those
forces that try to thwart peace and create unrest in the
NE Region for the sake of some ulterior motive.
It can be mentioned that USTM has always played a
pivotal role in becoming a symbol of national
integration where the students of all NE states
belonging to all religion, caste and creed have stayed
together in the campus and studied together under one
roof. This year United Nations had taken a resolution on
the International Peace Day to combat against all forces
that dampen the spirit of global solidarity and thus
posing an obstacle for building a peaceful and
sustainable world.
While addressing a gathering of avid students,
intellectuals, activists, Shri Mahbubul Hoque,
Chancellor, USTM and Chairman, ERDF stated “We talk
about environmental issues like global warming, climate
change etc, but we never express our concern on
humanitarian issues like innocent killings, genocide,
violence, unrest perpetrated by the fanatic groups not
just in our country, all over the world or when human
values at stake. Violence, hatred stand opposed to
peace, is global phenomenon and it is not restricted
within one particular region or groups. Everyday, new
forces of division have been on the increase,
spearheading hatred and intolerance and fuelling
terrorism. If our neighboring countries always try to
encroach our boundaries, despite having all the
amenities of life, we cannot live in peace. Peace is an
understanding which needs to be developed in the mind
set of the people, it is a concept which helps people to
know each other, to realize the importance of universal
brotherhood”.
Sh. Hoque made a fervent appeal to the people of this
country that they must come forward to maintain peace in
the region and work together for the wholesome
development of the NE Region and the entire country as a
whole. The campaign for ‘Peace now and Forever’ which
began today at USTM Techno City Campus will be continued
till the time it is achieved.
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