The Gandhi Study Circle at Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College strives to foster a safe and vibrant intellectual space for exploring and engaging with the ideas and philosophy of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, widely regarded as the foremost visionary of India and the father of the nation. Known as ‘Bapu’ and ‘Mahatma,’ Gandhi played a pivotal role in shaping modern India, not only as a freedom fighter but also as a philosopher, social reformer, lawyer, and theorist. His contributions to the Indian nation remain unparalleled.

In today’s fractured world, revisiting Gandhi’s thoughts is more relevant than ever. His principles of truth, non-violence, village-based governance, the fight against untouchability, and interfaith harmony offer timeless guidance. Gandhi’s ability to seek mutual respect amidst disagreements stands as a beacon for navigating contemporary challenges.

The Gandhi Study Circle is not a space for uncritical glorification or thoughtless criticism of Gandhi. Instead, it serves as a platform for critical discourse on one of history’s most influential figures, probing the relevance of his ideas in our times. Through this initiative, we aim to engage deeply with Gandhi’s vision and philosophy, examining them alongside the perspectives of his supporters and critics, both past and present.

Since its inception, the Gandhi Study Circle has hosted various activities to explore Gandhian philosophy and its practical applications. These include Sessions to understand the significance of the spinning wheel in Gandhi’s life, as well as essay-writing competitions, debates, and quizzes centered on his life and ideals. Creative events these have also played a role in propagating Gandhian values.

Gandhian philosophy is as vast and profound as an ocean, and the Gandhi Study Circle seeks to dive deep into its intricacies. This initiative is a scholarly endeavor to read, analyze, debate, and explore the multifaceted dimensions of Gandhi’s personality and philosophy, which remain profoundly relevant in today’s turbulent times.

• Convenor : Dr. Jagir Kaur : Department of Political Science
• Co-convenor : Dr. Biswa Ranjan Mohanty : Department of Political Science
• Member (Faculty) : Dr. Charanpreet Kaur
• Member (Faculty) : Dr. Anjana Sagar
• Member (Faculty) : Dr. Ravinder Kaur Bedi : Department of Punjabi
• Member (Faculty) : Dr. Roopam Kaur
• Member (Faculty) : Dr. Guntasha Tulsi : Department of English
• Member (Faculty) : Dr. Kamaldeep Kaur
• Member (Faculty) : Gurvinder Kaur
• Member (Faculty) : Dr. Bunny Singh Bhatia : Department of Commerce
• Member (Faculty) : Dr. Baljit Singh Bajaj
• President : Abhay Vashishtha : B.A. (Hons.) Political Science
• Vice President : Shubham Kumar : B.A. (Hons.) Political Science
• General Secretary : Dipti Rai : B.A. (Hons.) History
• Joint Secretary : Farhat Raees : B.Sc. (Hons.) Zoology
• Joint Secretary : Navin Singh : B.A. (Hons.) English
• Treasurer : Swati Sheetal : B.A. (Hons.) Economics
• Treasurer : Chetna Solanki : B.A. (Hons.) Political Science
• Social Media and PR Head : Vanshika Sharma : B.A. (Hons.) Political Science
• Social Media and PR Head : Avleen Kaur : B.A. (Hons.) Political Science
• Graphics Head : Gopal : B.A. Programme
• Content Head : Sakshi Rawat : B.A. (Hons.) Political Science
• event Management Head : Khushdeep Kaur : B.A. (Hons.) Political Science
• Editorial Head : Sumit Singh Tomar : B.A. (Hons.) Political Science
• Chief Advisor : Shambhavi Pandey : B.A. (Hons.) Political Science
• Chief Advisor : Pratham Pandey : B.A. (Hons.) History

The Gandhi Study Circle envisions itself as a platform for intellectual exploration and dialogue that delves deeply into the philosophies of Mahatma Gandhi and his transformative life journey. Our mission is to foster an academic community where students and scholars come together to critically engage with Gandhian ideals of non-violence, truth, and social justice, and to explore how these principles resonate with and diverge from the ideas of other great philosophers of his time. Through this initiative, we aim to broaden perspectives and encourage rigorous inquiry into Gandhian philosophy, situating it within a global context of thinkers who have shaped modern consciousness. Our goal is not only to understand Gandhi ji's principles but to apply them meaningfully to contemporary issues, exploring their relevance in today’s world of social, environmental, and ethical challenges.

The society aims to propagate Gandhian values and philosophy amongst the student and teacher fraternity. It provides an active platform for students to understand, promote and practice the Gandhian ideology in modern times by organizing various activities such as seminars, cleanliness drives, street plays, reading sessions, discussion rounds, field trips, quizzes, creative writing, and debate competitions, around the year. Gandhi has touched upon a plethora of ideas and issues and the students of the society express a diverse opinion on various issues, at times expanding the Gandhian ideas. 

Workings:

To facilitate the functioning of the society we have 5 core positions which include President, Vice President, General Secretary, Joint Secretary and Treasurer.

The Gandhi Study Circle operates through a collaborative effort across five teams—Content, Design, Social Media, Event Management, and Public Relations (PR). Together, these teams facilitate our mission of fostering intellectual engagement with Gandhian philosophies and organizing impactful events. We organize lectures, debates, workshops, speaker sessions and discussions, the Gandhi Study Circle aspires to be a space where students can engage in meaningful conversations, build critical thinking skills, and inspire each other to uphold the values of empathy, integrity, and social responsibility that Gandhi ji espoused.

Past Activities :

Gandhi Study Circle has had two very successful and happening tenures in the college now. We have organised multiple competitions, events and outings for not just our students but on an inter college level. Besides the events we conducted, our members also took part in intra school competitions and events held in other colleges and institutions.

Session 2023-2024 :

Trip to Gandhi Museum

Extempore Competition

Reel making Competition

Letter Writing Competion

Quiz Competition

A lecture on “Gandhi for our times” delivered by an eminent Prof. Bindoo Puri, Jawarharlal Nehru University, Delhi.

Activities scheduled for this session :

This year we have an array of events lined up! This includes several talks by extremely esteemed speakers, an art exhibition showcasing Gandhian philosophy and competitions of several brackets. We have a week-long celebration planned towards the end of January to celebrate the Martrydom week and pay our tribute to the great personality Mahatma Gandhi was. Amidst all these grand events we will remember our roots and goals and continue holding regular discussions almost weekly.

Martyrdom Week :

Martyrdom Week, held in the month of January, will be organized by our society. It will be a heartfelt tribute to commemorate and honor the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi. This week-long celebration will immerse us in the Gandhian spirit through a variety of engaging events. Highlights will include art exhibitions showcasing Gandhi's life and values, insightful

talks by esteemed speakers from diverse fields, and exciting competitions that inspire creativity and reflection. Together, we aim to remember and uphold the principles of truth, non-violence, and selfless service that defined Gandhi’s extraordinary life.

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