Embassy of India

Bamako

Press Release

Gandhi Jayanti Youth Dialogue on Peace and Non-Violence

On 2nd October 2026, on the occasion of the #GandhiJayanti, the Embassy of India in Bamako organized a “Youth Dialogue on Peace and Non-violence” in collaboration with the India’s International Movement to Unite Nations (I.I.M.U.N.), a youth led organization based in Mumbai. The programme was organized at the Chancery premises.

Malian students and teachers from the Ahmed Baba Private University, Management training institutions, and researchers from Alioune Blondin Beye - Peacekeeping School, Bamako participated in the programme.

Inaugurating the exchange, Ambassador Dr. N. Nandakumar highlighted the role of Mahatma Gandhi in the freedom struggle of India and urged the participants to integrate Gandhian values, especially non-violence, peace, cleanliness and sustainable lifestyle into their daily life.

Led by Ms. Neeharika Sinha Roy of I.I.M.U.N., the participants engaged in a lively discussion about the five principles of (i) Ahimsa (non-violence), (ii) Satya (Truth), (iii) Swarajya (self-reliance), (iv) ‘Poorva-paksha’ (understanding the opponents view points) and (v) Sarvodaya (inclusive development).

The participants paid a fitting tribute to Mahatma Gandhi by appreciating and debating the above five principles.