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Indian Ambassador to Russia, Pavan Kapoor, offered floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and emphasized the relevance of the Father of the Nation and his message on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.
Furthermore, there was a quiz about Mahatma Gandhi's life, and children from the Embassy of India School and Jawaharlal Nehru Cultural Center in Moscow, Russia, sang some of Bapu's favorite bhajans. On #GandhiJayanti, @AmbKapoor paid floral tributes and highlighted the pertinence of #MahatmaGandhi and his message today. There was a quiz on the life of the #Mahatma, and some of Bapu's favourite bhajans were sung by children from the Embassy of India School & @iccr_moscow, as per the Indian Embassy in Russias official handle on X formerly Twitter. Meanwhile, to mark the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, the Chief Justice of India, Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud and Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Vikram Doraiswami, paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at his statue installed at the centre of Tavistock Square in London, UK. A bronze statue ofMahatma Gandhiby Fredda Brilliant was unveiled in 1968 at the centre ofTavistock SquareinLondon, to mark the impending centenary of Gandhi's birth in 1869.Mahatma Gandhihad studied law at University CollegeLondonnearby from 1888 to 1891, before being called to the bar at the Inner Temple. While paying tribute,CJIChandrachud also highlightedMahatma Gandhis teachings and his love for humankind. Mahatma Gandhi a name which is known to everyone in the world, a name which stands for the principle of truth and non-violence, a name which calls for universal peace, a name which inspires hope that we shall make our world a better place than it was before, said theChief Justice of India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Delhi's Rajghat. In a post shared on X,PM ModistatedMahatma Gandhi's impact is global and his "timeless teachings will continue to illuminate our path." PM Modion X posted, "I bow toMahatma Gandhion the special occasion ofGandhi Jayanti. His timeless teachings continue to illuminate our path.Mahatma Gandhi's impact is global, motivating the entire humankind to further the spirit of unity and compassion. May we always work towards fulfilling his dreams. May his thoughts enable every youngster be the agent of change he dreamt of, fostering unity and harmony all over." External Affairs MinisterSJaishankaralso paid tribute toMahatma Gandhion his birth anniversary. Sharing a post on X, Jaishankar stated, "Pay my reverential homage to Bapu on his 154th birth anniversary. His vision of equality, sustainability and social justice continues to inspire the world." (ANI)
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