Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at
Delhi’s Rajghat on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti on Monday.
Mahatma Gandhi’s impact is global, said PM Modi in a post on X, while
also urging to work towards fulfilling Gandhi’s dreams.
“I bow to Mahatma Gandhi on the special occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.
His timeless teachings continue to illuminate our path. Mahatma Gandhi’s impact
is global, motivating the entire humankind to further the spirit of unity and
compassion. May we always work towards fulfilling his dreams. May his thoughts
enable every youngster be the agent of change he dreamt of, fostering unity and
harmony all over,” said the PM.
Earlier today, Congress national president and Leader of the
Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge paid tributes to Gandhi at
Rajghat.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Delhi Lieutenant Governor LG Saxena paid
tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.
Yesterday, on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti, President Droupadi Murmu
extended her greetings to citizens and appealed to people to follow his values
and teachings in their thoughts, speech, and actions, dedicating themselves to
the welfare of the country.
Born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar town of Gujarat, Mahatma
Gandhi or Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi adopted a non-violent resistance and was
at the forefront of the freedom struggle against colonial British rule among
many others.
Globally, Gandhi’s birth anniversary is celebrated as the
International Day of Non-Violence.
PM Narendra Modi launched a cleanliness drive beginning on October
1 to mark the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti and said Swachh Bharat is a shared
responsibility, and every effort counts.
‘Ek Tareekh, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath’ Campaign is a mega cleanliness
drive to mark the celebration of Gandhi Jayanti. This initiative is a run-up to
the ‘Swachhata Pakhwada- Swachhata Hi Seva’ 2023 campaign.
Exhorting the people across the country to get involved in the
cleanliness campaign, PM Modi said taking the campaign forward will be a giant
step towards fulfilling Mahatma Gandhi’s dream of a clean India.
ANI
