Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti: Leaders across political spectrum pay tribute
Mahatma Gandhi
On the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, politicians across partiescome together to pay homage to the ''Father of the Nation".
The Prime Minister tweeted "Tributes to beloved Bapu! On #Gandhi150, we express gratitude to Mahatma Gandhi for his everlasting contribution to humanity. We pledge to continue working hard to realise his dreams and create a better planet".
The President of India, Ram Nath Koving expressed his love for Bapu and said, "Homage to Bapu on Gandhi Jayanti. The 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi is an occasion for all of us to rededicate ourselves to the value of truth, non-violence, harmony, morality, and simplicity. His message remains relevant for all and he continues to be our guiding light".
The Minister of DefenceRajnath Singhtweeted "Greetings to everyone on the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. We bow to him for his tremendous contribution in shaping the destiny of this country.My heartfelt tributes to Bapu on his Jayanti".
The current Union Minister of Minority Affairs, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi tweeted, "On his “Jayanti”, tributes to Mahatma Gandhi Ji, the “Torchbearer of Cleanliness and Sanitation” and “Apostle of Peace & Non-Violence”.
Rahul Gandhi tweeted, "On his 150th Jayanti, my tributes to Mahatma Gandhi Ji, the “Father of the Nation”, who through his words & deeds, showed us that love for all living beings & non-violence is the only way to defeat oppression, bigotry & hatred."
Ravi Shankar Prasad, the Minister of Law and Justice of India tweeted, "My tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 150th Birth Anniversary. Let us commemorate his birth anniversary by contributing towards Swachh Bharat and saying NO to single-use plastic. This will be our real tribute to Bapu."
P. Chidambaram tweeted, "I have asked my family to tweet on my behalf the following on October 2, 2019. Today is the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. My salutations and homage to the Great Soul."