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Noida, March 16, 2025 – The 13th Global Festival of Journalism & AVGC Noida 2025, held at Marwah Film City, Noida, took a moment to honor the legacy of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, one of India’s most revered leaders, by remembering his contributions to the unity and integrity of the nation.
During the event, Dr. Sandeep Marwah, renowned media personality and founder of Marwah Studios, informed the audience about the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Forum, where the ideology of unity is discussed, underlining the importance of maintaining a cohesive society in a diverse world. Dr. Marwah highlighted that the theme of this year’s festival, “Love, Peace, and Unity through Journalism,” resonates with Sardar Patel’s vision of national unity and communal harmony.
In a special gesture, a poster was released to mark respect and admiration for Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, celebrating his vision and enduring contributions to India’s freedom struggle and its political and social unity.
The festival’s theme was strongly reflected throughout the proceedings, with discussions emphasizing the role of media and journalism in fostering peace, love, and unity across nations. The audience was reminded of the powerful role journalism plays in shaping opinions, creating social harmony, and encouraging global solidarity, much like Sardar Patel’s efforts during his lifetime.
Manish Sharma, Digital Creator, Ashif Aqbal, Editor of Prime News, Rahisuddin Rihan, Senior Correspondent at AIR, Soumya Choudhury, Creative Director at Charuvi Design Lab, Arijit Bhattacharya, Founder of Virtualinfocom, Kim Myong Chol, First Secretary, Embassy of DPR Korea, and Avital Barak, Cultural Counsellor, Embassy of Israel, were present at the ceremony, all joining in the tribute to the Iron Man of India.
This event emphasized the importance of unity in journalism and media, inspiring journalists, content creators, and attendees to uphold values of peace, love, and unity through their work. The occasion further reinforced the commitment of the 13th Global Festival of Journalism & AVGC Noida to promote responsible, empathetic, and inclusive journalism worldwide.
The poster release, along with the speeches and reflections on Sardar Patel’s enduring legacy, added an impactful dimension to the festival, encouraging future generations of journalists to contribute to the greater cause of unity in an ever-evolving world.