On October 10, on the occasion of the 111th anniversary of the birth of Dr.Kotnis, the Chinese Consulate in Mumbai and Dr. Kotnis Memorial Committee jointly organized an online commemoration event. Consul General Tang Guocai, Mr. V. Bhaskaran, Secretary General of ICFA, Prof. Vacant Shinde, President of Deccan University, Ms. Pallavi Saple, President of Sir JJ Group of Hospital, Mr.Dnyaneshwar Mulay, former Ambassador of India, Mr.Rajendra Jadhav, Founder of Kotnis Memorial Committee, Prof. Ganesh Channa, Professor of Sorapur University and guests from the medical, cultural, educational and business sectors attended the event.
Mr. Tang highlighted in his remarks two historical coincidences, two contemporary inspirations and one correct choice. He said today marked the 111th anniversary of the birth of Dr.Kotnis and the 110th anniversary of the Revolution of 1911, which opened the prelude to China's national independence and liberation, a milestone of the Great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. The War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression was a crucial period of China's national liberation. Dr.Kotnis traveled thousands of miles to China and devoted himself to the great war against colonial aggression. He should always be remembered as an internationalist fighter walking on the right path of history.
Tang pointed out Dr. Kotnis' spirit brought about two inspirations. Firstly, the global fight against colonial hangover and western hegemony is not over. Colonial hangover still haunts to certain extent. However, the two great ancient civilizations have the wisdom to uproot the problems and stride forward together. Furthermore, national rejuvenation of China and India has bright prospects and great potential. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the CPC as well as the outset of 14th Five-Year Plan and the Long-Range Objectives Through the Year 2035. India also launches its Vision 2025. For China, national reunification will be and can be realized. The Taiwan Question, left over by Japanese colonial aggression, will be and can be solved in the pursuit of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
Tang stressed that the Dr. Kotnis' spirit and thousand-year friendly exchanges between China and India taught us deeper understanding and mutual trust is the only right way to develop the bilateral relationship. In China, Dr Kotnis met like-minded friends and found life goal. From a historic and extensive perspective, our two great civilizations have interacted just as two brothers for thousands of years. Dr Kotnis lived a short life, yet his spirit and legacy will live forever! For both China and India, no one can divide, break or disrupt our national rejuvenation!
Dr. Kotnis' family members shared Dr. Kotnis' studies, social activities in early years and experience in China, feeling proud of Dr. Kotnis' heroic spirit. Indian participants deeply cherished Dr. Kotnis, saying he is a great monument and bond of India-China friendship. They highlighted deeper understanding and cooperation between India and China and were committed to friendship between the two peoples and the cause of India-China friendship.