New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 157th birth anniversary and said his message of peace and non-violence remains highly relevant amid conflicts in different parts of the world.
In her message on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti, Murmu said Gandhi’s life and ideals continue to command respect globally. She noted that the prevailing atmosphere of war and conflict has affected nations across the world, making Gandhi’s principles even more significant.
The President said India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047 places emphasis on empathy and inclusion so that all citizens benefit from development.
She said this vision reflects Gandhi’s ideal of ‘Sarvodaya’, which advocates the welfare and upliftment of all.
Murmu also called upon citizens to reaffirm their commitment to building an empowered, developed and self-reliant India through ethical conduct and active participation.
