President, Vice President, among others pay tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his 152nd birth anniversary at Rajghat
President, Vice President, among others pay tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his 152nd birth anniversary at Rajghat
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New Delhi: India's President Ram Nath Kovind paid floral tributes to the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi on his 152nd birth anniversary at Raj Ghat on Saturday.

Sharing concern on Twitter, President Ram Nath Kovind noted  "Homage to Bapu on #GandhiJayanti. It is a special day for all Indians to remember Gandhiji's struggles and sacrifice. Let us take a pledge that we will continue to strive for making India a country of Gandhiji's dreams while adhering to his teachings, ideals and values,"

Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu also paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat. Vice Prisident concern posted on Twitter reads: “My respectful tributes to the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi Ji on his birth anniversary today. Universally revered as an apostle of peace and non-violence Gandhiji was an embodiment of selfless service, kindness and compassion," Paying tribute to Bapu, President Kovind asked people to take pledge to strive for making India a country of his dreams.

 Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia also reached Rajghat to pay tributes to Mahatma Gandhi. This led to India finally achieving its independence in 1947. Fondly known as Bapu, his unwavering belief in 'Swaraj'  and non-violence won him accolades across the world. Globally, Gandhi's birth anniversary is celebrated as the International Day of Non-Violence. Several events were held in India and across the world to mark the occasion.

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