Mahatma Gandhi

02 Oct

PM Modi Remembers Gandhi and Shastri, Urges Citizens to Embrace Self-Reliance

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NEW DELHI (Rajeev Sharma): On the occasion of October 2nd, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri, reflecting on their legacies and urging the nation to continue drawing inspiration from their values to build a strong, self-sustaining India. Taking to social media, the Prime Minister described Gandhi Jayanti as a moment to honor the life of a man whose principles of truth, non-violence, and simplicity reshaped not only India’s freedom movement but also influenced civil rights struggles across the globe. Modi noted that Gandhi’s commitment to compassion and service remains a guiding force in…

30 Sep

Gandhi Statue in London Defaced Ahead of Birth Anniversary, India Decries Act of Vandalism

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London (Rajeev Sharma): Just days before Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary on October 2, his statue at Tavistock Square in London was defaced with graffiti, prompting strong condemnation from the High Commission of India and widespread outrage among the Indian diaspora. The act of vandalism targeted the statue’s base pedestal, which was found covered in offensive markings on Monday morning. The site, known for its peaceful atmosphere and significance as a memorial to the Father of the Indian Nation, was preparing to host annual Gandhi Jayanti observances. Indian High Commission Responds Swiftly Officials from the Indian mission in London were quick…