President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday highlighted the continuing relevance of Mahatma Gandhi’s message of peace and non-violence, saying it has become even more significant amid an atmosphere of war and conflict prevailing in many parts of the world.
In her message on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti, the President said Gandhiji’s life and ideals continue to be widely respected by the global community and called for upholding his values while advancing towards the goal of a developed India.
“On behalf of all citizens, I pay my respectful tribute to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, on his 157th birth anniversary, celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti.”
“Gandhiji’s life and ideals are widely respected by the global community. Today, an atmosphere of war and conflict prevails in many parts of the world, affecting all nations. In these circumstances, Mahatma Gandhi’s message of peace and non-violence becomes even more relevant,” she said in her message.
Empathy, inclusion integral to Viksit Bharat vision
The President said India’s journey towards becoming Viksit Bharat by 2047 is being guided by the values of empathy and inclusion to ensure that all citizens benefit from development.
“Our country is advancing towards the national goal of becoming Viksit Bharat by the year 2047. In this journey, priority is being given to the values of empathy and inclusion to ensure that no citizen is deprived of the benefits of development. This vision reflects the spirit of Mahatma Gandhi’s ideal of ‘Sarvodaya’, based on the principle of the welfare and upliftment of all,” said President Murmu in her message.
President urges citizens to reaffirm commitment to nation-building
President Murmu also urged citizens to reaffirm their commitment to building an empowered, developed and self-reliant India through ethical conduct and active participation.
“On the auspicious occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, let us reaffirm our commitment to building an empowered, developed and Atmanirbhar Bharat through our ethical conduct and active participation,” the President said in her message.
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