On the eve of Gandhi Jayanti, President Draupadi Murmu extended her greetings to the citizens of India. She urged everyone to follow the teachings of Gandhi and incorporate his values into ones life. She also appealed to people to follow these values in their thoughts, speech, and actions, dedicating themselves to the welfare of the country.The nation will celebrate the 154th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on Monday. In her message, President Murmu said “On behalf of all citizens, I pay my humble tribute to the Father of the Nation.”“Let us pledge to follow his values, teachings”: President Murmus message on Gandhi Jayanti eveRead @ANI Story | https://t.co/IivMlODr2e#PresidentMurmu #GandhiJayanti pic.twitter.com/3NXJWNu5l3— ANI Digital (@ani_digital) October 1, 2023 Preseident Murmu on Gandhi Jayanti“Gandhiji ideals of truth and non-violence paved a new way for the world. Gandhiji not only fought for non-violence throughout his life but he also took up the cause of cleanliness, women empowerment, self-reliance and farmers rights and fought against untouchability, social discrimination and illiteracy. Gandhiji inspired us to participate in the freedom struggle and led a huge movement that changed the course of history and got us independence,” President Murmu said.She also added, “Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, Barack Obama and many other politicians of the world were influenced by Gandhijis ideas. Gandhijis strong and vibrant ideology will always remain relevant for the world.”“On the auspicious occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, let us pledge to follow his values and teachings in our thought, speech and action to dedicate our self to the welfare of the country,” she said.Mahatma Gandhis 154th birth anniversary will celebrated across the country on Monday, October 2.(With agency inputs)
