Mahatma Gandhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in Japan to attend the G7 Summit, unveiled a statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Hiroshima today. Sharing a picture from the event on Twitter, PM Modi said that the bust of Mahatma Gandhi will take forward the idea of non-violence. "The Gandhian ideals of peace and harmony reverberate globally and give strength to millions," said PM Narendra Modi in a tweet in Japanese.

PM Narendra Modi, Union Minister Amit Shah and others paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, on his death anniversary, on January 30, which is also marked as 'Martyr's Day.' "I bow to Bapu on his Punya Tithi and recall his profound thoughts. I also pay homage to all those who have been martyred in the service of our nation," said Modi. He also remembered soldiers who sacrificed life for nation.

The BJP will organise "unity in diversity" festivals, a blood donation drive and a cleanliness drive across the country as part of its fortnight-long "seva" campaign. The scheduled event is in line to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday on September 17. The 15-days event will be launched on Modi's birthday and conclude on October 2, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, said BJP General Secretary, Arun Singh.

After hoisting the national flag, on the 76th Independence Day, PM Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the Red Fort, Delhi, on August 15. In his speech to the citizens, PM Modi called India "Mother of Democracy". In his speech, Modi remembered the philosophers and freedom fighters, who struggled for the Independence India. "An aspirational society is important for any nation," said PM Modi and recalled the philosophy of Gandhi.

In Punjab, Bathinda, a statue of Mahatma Gandhi was vandalised by some unidentified people at a public park. The police confirmed the incident on July 16, and assured investigation under the SHO Harjot Singh Mann. Furthermore, a case has been registered with the Ramman Mandi Police Station, where the incident happened and CCTV is being examined. Locals and Congress leaders strongly condemned the incident, demanding strict action against the… read-more