Indian missions worldwide celebrate Mahatma Gandhi’s 156th birth anniversary

Indian missions in Russia, China, Pakistan and several other countries on Thursday celebrated Mahatma Gandhi's 156th birth anniversary by garlanding his statues and highlighting the enduring relevance of his universal message of peace and nonviolence.

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In Russia, Minister of State for Textile & External Affairs Pabitra Margherita paid respects and floral tributes at Gandhi's statue in the Ramenki Rayon Park of Moscow. Local authorities and Indian community representatives joined in the event.

Addressing the event, Margherita highlighted the significance and relevance of Gandhian principles of self-reliance, truth and nonviolence in the 2ist century. Russian government dignitaries, Indologists, Gandhian scholars, and local community representatives attended the event.

In Beijing, the Indian embassy marked the birth anniversary of Gandhi and the International Day of Non-Violence at Jintai Art Museum.