The cultural committee of the post-graduate diploma in management (general management) programme of XLRI Jamshedpur organised “Garba for Peace” dedicated to promoting unity and harmony against the ongoing strife in Manipur.

The batch of 2023-24 comprising students, faculty, staff and their families organised the cultural event on Monday evening at the campus.

“The state of Manipur grapples with ethnic violence between the Meiteis and Kukis, the situation has taken a toll on the lives of its residents. Properties have been vandalised, women have been assaulted, human rights have been violated, and lives have been lost.

“In response, the PGDM (GM) cultural committee organised the Garba for Peace as a heartfelt plea for unity and a call to restore peace,” said a spokesperson of the B-school.

“The Garba for Peace event sought to bring our academic community together once more, uniting our hearts in prayers for the people of Manipur.

“They aimed to send a collective appeal to the concerned authorities and respected offices to restore peace in the strife-torn state,” the spokesperson added.

The event commenced with a heartfelt address and appeals to the students of the general management programme, SEAXI (Northeast Regional Committee), SAC (Students Affairs Committee).

This was followed by a solemn prayer for peace led by XLRI dean of administration and finance, Father Donald D’Silva, and a symbolic gesture of lighting candles to pray for unity.

After offering their prayers for peace in Manipur, the students commenced the evening with a dance of unity.

During the event, XLRI associate dean Paramjyot Singh emphasised the profound significance of each prayer, underscoring the privilege for a cause as vital as peace in Manipur.

Father Donald D’ Silva, in his address, highlighted the symbolism of peace, drawing attention to its importance in the pursuit of harmony.