Vishwashanti Ahimsa Sammelan

Vishwashanti Ahimsa Sammelan

Question: Recently the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, inaugurated the Vishwashanti Ahimsa Sammelan. At which place this Sammelan was organised?
(a)Nasik
(b)Nagpur
(c)Mumbai
(d)Pune
Answer: (a)
Related facts:

  • On October 22, 2018; The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, inaugurated the Vishwashanti Ahimsa Sammelan at Mangi Tungi, about 125 kilometers from Nasik, Maharashtra. The event was organized by the Bhagwan Shri Rishabhdev 108 Feet Vishalkai Digambar Jain Murti Nirman Committee.
  • President speaking on the occasion said, in the Jain tradition, the principle of ‘Ahimsa Paramodharma’ is distinguished for human welfare and compassion – not just for the absence of physical violence.




  • The President said that Bhagwan Mahavir gave special importance to ‘Apirigraha’ – not taking what is more than essential to live.
  • The first international Bhagwan Rishabhdev Award was presented to Teerthanker Mahaveer University, based in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh.

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