President Pays Tribute To Mahatma Gandhi On The Occasion Of His 'Asthi Visarjan' In Mumbai

The President of India, Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil has paid her tribute to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi in a message to Mani Bhavan Sangrahlaya, Mumbai on the occasion of his 'Asthi Visarjan' today.

"The life and work of Gandhiji is a lesson about tolerance and respect for humanity.

He motivated a whole nation - millions of men and women - to fight and attain freedom on the basis of satyagraha and non-violence. Gandhiji is the Father of the Nation and a symbol of peace and harmony for the world.

Gandhiji's message is universal and the observance of 2nd October as the International Day of Non-Violence by the United Nations is a global tribute to Gandhiji's vision and principles, which are even more relevant today than they were during his lifetime.

Let us on this day pledge our commitment to Gandhiji's ideals and philosophy".