Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday led the nation in paying tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his 157th birth anniversary, saying his timeless message and ideas continue to remain relevant in guiding everyone towards a better society and a developed India.
“His ideology has inspired the entire world. “Mahatma Gandhi always encouraged everyone to adopt ‘Swadeshi’. In this process, Khadi remains a top priority. In this journey, priority is being given to the values of empathy and inclusion to ensure that no citizen is deprived of the benefits of development. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge recalled Mahatma Gandhi’s role in the freedom movement and his commitment to truth, non-violence and justice.
I appeal to everyone to buy at least one Khadi product on October 2 and proudly say that it is ‘Swadeshi’,” he said. “Our country is advancing towards the national goal of becoming Viksit Bharat by the year 2047.
Mahatma Gandhi is such a personality that, even though he was far away from power, he continues to remain in the hearts of millions of people,” he said. The Prime Minister said he believes that Mahatma Gandhi’s ideology will continue to guide and inspire humanity in the years to come. President Droupadi Murmu said Gandhi’s message of peace and non-violence acquired greater relevance amid the ongoing conflicts across the world. This vision reflects the spirit of Mahatma Gandhi’s ideal of ‘sarvodaya’, based on the principle of the welfare and upliftment of all,” she said. Union home minister Amit Shah also paid homage to Bapu, saying his idea of “swaraj” was not just political freedom but also a foundation of self-respect and self-reliance.
