On the Eve of Mahatma Gandhi’s Birth Anniversary Chief Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on Tuesday to mark his 149th birth commemoration. UN Chief, Antonio Guterres who landed in Delhi on Monday evening likewise denoted the event.PM Modi will offer floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat and furthermore visit Vijay Ghat to pay tributes to Former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, whose birth commemoration also falls on October 2, the announcement said.
The day will mark the launch of the 150th commemoration festivities of the Mahatma. At the Rashtrapati Bhavan social focus, the Prime Minister will go to the end session of the Mahatma Gandhi International Sanitation Convention – a four-day universal meeting that has united sanitation minister and different leaders from around the globe.UN Cheif Antonio Guterres expressed his happiness on Twitter: “At Mahatma Gandhi’s memorial, I am reminded once again that he proved that non-violence can change history. As we mark the 150th anniversary of his birth, may his wisdom and determination guide our collective work towards peace and prosperity on a healthy planet,”.
Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi also paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi: Gandhiji is not an immobile statue, he is a living set of ideas and values flowing through India. Truth and non-violence, which he lived for and was killed for are the foundation of our country. True Patriots must protect them. #GandhiJayanti#Gandhi150PM Modi tweeted about Father of Nation By Saying: The noble thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi have given strength to millions across the world. He was a stalwart who lived for others and to make our world a better place. Paid tributes to Bapu at Rajghat this morning. #Gandhi150Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his deputy Manish Sisodia, Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal and senior BJP leader L K Advani also paid homage to the Mahatma.
