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South Korean delegation wants Gadag delared as ‘peace district'
Delegates from the South Korea-based global peace organisation Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) visited Mahatma Gandhi Rural Development and Panchayat Raj University in Gadag on Saturday and held discussions with Minister for Law, Justice, Human Rights, Parliamentary Affairs, Legislative Affairs and Tourism H. K. Patil.
During their interaction with the Minister, branch manager of HWPL Global-O3 Branch Woonam Kim and director of the International Law Department, Jaden Lee apprised him of the organisation's global peace initiatives.
The delegation urged the Minister to takes steps to declare Gadag district a 'Peace District' and Karnataka be recognised as a 'Peace State'.
Responding to the request by the delegation, Mr. Patil told them that Gadag district had been known as one of the most peaceful districts for long and Karnataka was recognized as one of the most peaceful States in the country. 'The government will consider the request from HWPL and take appropriate steps,' he said.
The Minister emphasised that world peace was essential for people to live in harmony and tranquillity. 'India has always been a peace-loving nation, and the principle of non-violence taught by Mahatma Gandhi has been our guiding light. Many countries around the world should follow this example', Mr. Patil said.
Vice-Chancellor of MGRDPR University Suresh Nadagoudar, various faculty members and officials were present.
