Bangalore: Highlighting the need to imbibe the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi in our lives, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday said the freedom fighter's mantra on job creation makes it more relevant in the 21st century. Quoting Mahatma Gandhi Bommai  said ''We don't need mass production, but we need production by masses.''

Bommai went on to say Mahatma Gandhi brought freedom to India with the weapon of truth and non-violence, which the world is aware of and respects him for it. ''He wanted jobs for all, which is very pertinent in the 21st century. It is my strong belief that if we tread on his philosophy, we have a great future,'' Bommai said after paying tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Late Lal Bahadur Shastri. Bommai further said, Gandhi and Shastri had many similarities as the former believed in truth while the latter treaded on it.On Gandhi ji's vision of village development, the Chief Minister said India needs to vouch for materialising Gandhi's dream of 'Gram Rajya, Ram Rajya'. Remembering Lal bahadur Shastri, Bommai said he was a symbol of simple living, who had set high standards of leading a public life.

Shastri's resignation following a railway accident shows us his sensitivity to an accident, he said, In the face of war and the resultant food crisis, his slogan 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan' remained unforgettable, he added.  Noting that Gandhi's simple and unblemished personal and public life was the guiding force of India, Bommai said that Gandhi's idea of nationalism was humane, which needs to be strengthened across the nation.

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