Pune: “Suryadatta Group of Institutes stands in unwavering support of the families affected by the Pahalgam tragedy and continues to foster values of compassion, justice, and constitutional morality in its academic and social initiatives.” said Dr Sanjay B Chordiya, Founder President & Chairman, Suryadatta Education Foundation during a solemn candle march organized by Suryadatta Group of Institutes. The march was organised under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Sanjay B. Chordiya, Founder President & Chairman, Suryadatta Education Foundation, and Mrs. Sushama Chordiya, Vice President and Secretary, Suryadatta Education Foundation, to express deep solidarity and pay homage to the innocent lives lost in the tragic, violent incidents.
Mrs. Snehal Navalakha, Associate Vice-President, Suryadatta Group of Institutes, S. Ramachandran, Director General and CDO, faculty members, administrative staff and more than 1000 students of Suryadatta Law College (SLC), Suryadatta College of Management Information and Technology (SCMIRT), Suryadatta institute of Management and Mass Communication (SIMMC), Suryadatta Junior College (SJC), Suryadatta College of Hotel Management and Travel Tourism (SCHMTT) , Suryadatta College of Pharmacy and Research (SCPHR), Suryadatta International Institute of Cyber Security (SIICS), Suryadatta Institute of Health Sciences – College of Physiotherapy (SIHS-COP), Suryadatta Institute of Business Management and Technology (SIBMT), Suryadatta College of Nursing Paramedical Science and Technology (SCNPST) participated in the march who came together to stand united in grief and compassion.
The candle march commenced from Surayadatta Bavdhan campus and proceeded in a peaceful procession, echoing the message of peace, humanity, and national unity. A kilometre-long rally was witnessed from Chandani Chowk to Pashan Road. Participants carried placards with messages promoting harmony and condemning violence.
The march aimed to instill a sense of social responsibility and empathy among students, reminding them of the power of unity during times of national distress. A two-minute silence was observed in memory of the deceased, and a pledge for peace and communal harmony was taken by all present.
Speaking on the occasion, Mrs. Snehal Navalakha, Associate Vice President – SGI, said, “This march is not only a homage to the victims but also a reaffirmation of our commitment to uphold the values of peace, justice, and solidarity.”
Mr. Arif Shaikh, Principal of SIICS, appealed to the students not to harbor hatred in their hearts and instead strive to become ambassadors of peace, unity, and compassion in society.
Ms. Sayali Pande, Principal of Suryadatta Institute of Fashion Technology (SIFT), emphasized the importance of becoming torchbearers of harmony and social cohesion in these challenging times.
Ms. Vandana Pandey, Principal of SJC, said, “Instead of hating the people you think are war-makers, hate the appetites and disorder in your soul, which are the causes of war. If you love peace, then hate injustice, hate tyranny, hate greed – but hate these things in yourself, not in another”.
Ms. Ketaki Bapat, Assistant Professor at Suryadatta Law College, asked the students to take a pledge to let go of hatred and to uphold the values of peace, unity, and mutual respect in all walks of life. She further added that as legal scholars and citizens, we must raise our voice against such inhuman acts.
Students of various courses, Anshka Chavhan (Physiotherapy), Lanika (Hotel Management), and Nitin Pawaskar (Law) also shared their thoughts. Dr. Monika Sehrawat from Suryadatta Law College took the lead in organising the event and thanked everyone for their participation. Suryadatta Global Army facilitated a peaceful procession of the candle march.
