WCRP in Asia
WCRP India
WCRP/India sent a 16-member delegation to the Fifth General Assembly of
the Asian Conference on Religion and Peace (ACRP), which was convened
October 14-19, 1996 in the ancient capital of Thailand, Ayutthaya. Mrs.
Prabhat Shobha Pandit was elected a President and Vice-Moderator, while
Dr. M. Aram, Mr. Bhagwan Das and Mrs. C.K. Mann were appointed to the
ACRP Executive Committee. Dr. Deepali Bhanot was elected Co-Moderator
of the Women’s Committee.
On November 11, 1996 at the Ghandi Peace Foundation, WCRP/India
sponsored a multireligious celebration of Diwali, a Hindu festival.
WCRP/India celebrated Christmas on December 21, 1996 in collaboration
with All India Association of Christian Higher Education. Archbishop
Angelo Fernandes graced the occasion, which was attended by a large
number of Christians, Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs. The aims and purpose
of WCRP were highlighted at the event.
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