Gandhi Jayanti LIVE Updates: Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, joins 'Gandhi Sandesh Yatra'
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Gandhi Jayanti LIVE Updates: Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, joins 'Gandhi Sandesh Yatra'

With a number of events lined up across the nation, India will be celebrating the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi today.

FPJ Web DeskUpdated: Wednesday, October 02, 2019, 06:07 PM IST
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Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi | Image source: Congress/Twitter
02 October 2019 05:22 PM IST

Statue of Mahatma unveils in Kathmandu, Nepal

On the auspicious occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary a statue was unveiled in the premise of Embassy of India at Kathmandu, Nepal .This statue was presented by Ambassador Manjeev Puri and it was created by the artists of Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre. Bhajans of Gandhiji were sung by students

Source: Doordarshan News/Twitter

02 October 2019 05:22 PM IST

CM of Andhra Pradesh YS Jagan Mohan Reddy pays tribute to Gadhian Principles

Gandhiji believed in rural empowernment which would eventually lead to economic development in India. This belief was tranformed into an initiative by Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh YS Jagan Mohan Reddy named as 'Gram Sachivalayam'. On the account of 150th birth anniversary of Gandhiji, Reddy paid tribute to his ideologies and also congratulated everyone who was involve in the initiative.

02 October 2019 05:22 PM IST

School students at Simdega porpogates the message of Swachh Bharat,Swastha Bharat'

The school students at Simdega district participated in several innovative activities like clean-a-thon rallies and demonstration to spread message of 'Swachh Bharat, swastha Bharat'. National Insititute of Tranforming India (NITI) Aayog posted photographs of these activities on twitter

02 October 2019 04:44 PM IST

"Do what is right, not what is easy" tweets Priyanka Gandhi Vandra

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vandra tweets a quote of Gandhiji," Do what is right,not what is easy" and posts an old image of her great grandfather Jawaharlal Nehru and Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi

02 October 2019 04:44 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, joins 'Gandhi Sandesh Yatra'

Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat and later headed a Padyatra. The key concept of yatra is to propogate Gandhiji's ideologies hence it is termed as 'Gandhi Sandesh Yatra'.

02 October 2019 04:44 PM IST

Former president of MRCC Sanjay Nirupam and president of MCTCC Raiees Lashkaria pays tribute to Gandhiji at Vile Parle,Juhu Beach

Raiees Lashkaria, the President of Mumbai Congress Trade and Commerce Cell (MCTCC) along with Sanjay Nirupam, former president of Mumbai Regional Congress Committee paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhiji on 150th birth anniversary at Vile Parle, Juhu beach

02 October 2019 04:44 PM IST

Sahitya Akademi organizes Symposium on Gandhi's Vision and Environmental Discourse

Glimpses of the inaugural session of the Symposium on Gandhi's Vision and Environmental Discourse organized by Sahitya Akademi on the occasion of 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi

02 October 2019 02:54 PM IST

BJP should first pursue path of truth and then talk about Mahatma Gandhi says Priyanka GandhiBJP should first pursue path of truth and then talk about Mahatma Gandhi says Priyanka Gandhi

Taking a swipe at the BJP, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi on Wednesday said it should first pursue the path of truth shown by Mahatma Gandhi and then talk about him. She made the remarks before participating in a silent march organised here by the Congress on 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi

Source: PTI

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi | Image source: ANI

02 October 2019 02:54 PM IST

The roadway to the Canadian Museums for Human Rights in Winnipeg renames as Honorary Mahatma Gandhi Way

#Gandhi150: Greetings to everyone on the occasion of the 150th Gandhi Jayanti.The roadway leading to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg is named as Honorary Mahatma Gandhi Way!

02 October 2019 02:54 PM IST

High Commission of India celebrates Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary in Dhaka.

Dhaka: 150th birth anniversary of #MahatmaGandhi celebrated today in Dhaka. High Commission of India organised programme in Dhaka in which renowned dancer and choreographer, ICCR scholar Sharmila Banerjee presented dance drama on the life of Mahatma Gandhi.

02 October 2019 02:54 PM IST

"Non violence is the only way to defeat hatred",Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi tweets marking Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary . His tweet read,"On his 150th Jayanti, my tributes to Mahatma Gandhi Ji, the 'Father of the Nation', who through his words & deeds, showed us that love for all living beings & non violence is the only way to defeat oppression, bigotry & hatred."

Sources: Twitter

02 October 2019 02:54 PM IST

The official twitter page of Congress Party highlights Gandhiji's ideology

Gandhi Ji embodies the kind of change that is possible when ordinary people come together to do extraordinary things.Today as we celebrate his 150th birth anniversary we must make a pledge to continue his legacy of Satya & Ahimsa.

Source: Twitter

02 October 2019 02:54 PM IST

"Desh se pyaar karo aur pyaar isi tarah jatao"environmental activist Afroz Shah

Environmental Activist,Afroz Shah: Gandhi ji's dream of a clean India must be fulfilled,it must be done every week. We must follow his philosophy everyday.Desh se pyaar karo aur pyaar isi tarah jatao, Jai Hind, Jai Maharashtra that's love too, vo bhi boliye aur ye bhi kariye

02 October 2019 02:54 PM IST

Clean-up drive at Versova beach to celebrate Gandhi Jayanti

Mumbai: A clean-up drive was conducted at Versova beach.

02 October 2019 02:54 PM IST

PM Modi pays tribute to MAhatma Gandhi and PM Lal Bahadur Shastri

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, at the Parliament, earlier today. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Senior BJP leader LK Advani and AIADMK leader M. Thambidurai also present

02 October 2019 11:28 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi arrives at Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee office

Rahul Gandhi arrives at Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee office for the party's Gandhi Sandesh Yatra on Gandhi Jayanti.

02 October 2019 11:28 AM IST

Home Minister Amit Shah takes part in 'Gandhi Sankalp Yatra'

Delhi: Home Minister Amit Shah takes part in 'Gandhi Sankalp Yatra,' in Shalimar Bagh.

02 October 2019 11:28 AM IST

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis takes part in 'Swacchhta Abhiyaan'

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis takes part in 'Swacchhta Abhiyaan (cleanliness drive),' at Sion-Koliwada in Mumbai.

02 October 2019 11:28 AM IST

Gandhiji has showed path of truth and non violence to the world: Amit Shah

BJP President Amit Shah during 'Gandhi Sankalp Yatra' in Delhi: Gandhi ji's satyagraha movement brought the British to their knees. He showed the path of truth and non violence to the world.

02 October 2019 10:06 AM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh administer cleanliness oath

Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh administered a cleanliness oath to people at an event organised in Delhi Cantonment on Gandhi Jayanti, today.

02 October 2019 10:06 AM IST

'Swacchhata Abhiyaan' conducted at Ramghat in Wazirabad under the 'Namami Gange Project'

Delhi: 'Swacchhata Abhiyaan (cleanliness drive),' was conducted at Ramghat in Wazirabad under the 'Namami Gange Project,' today.

02 October 2019 10:06 AM IST

Kiren Rijiju flags off 'Fit India Plog run'

Delhi: Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju flags off 'Fit India Plog run,'- a trash collecting activity while jogging, at Indira Gandhi stadium. Wrestler Bajrang Punia also present.

02 October 2019 10:06 AM IST

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia pay tribute to Lal Bahadur Shastri

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia pay tribute to Former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri at Vijay Ghat.

02 October 2019 10:06 AM IST

Nitin Gadkari launches special sales campaign of Khadi and Village Industries Commission

Delhi: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari launched a special sales campaign of Khadi and Village Industries Commission & launched cow dung soaps and bamboo bottles yesterday, on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti.

02 October 2019 10:06 AM IST

Former cricketers Roger Binny, Javagal Srinath, Syed Kirmani participate in "Wild Life Week"

Karnataka: Former cricketers Roger Binny, Javagal Srinath and Syed Kirmani participated in "Wild Life Week," - a wild life awareness program organised by Forest Department at Cubbon Park in Bengaluru.

02 October 2019 08:56 AM IST

PM Modi pays tribute to Lal Bahadur Sashtri

PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to Lal Bahadur Sashtri at Vijay Ghat.

02 October 2019 08:56 AM IST

Congress tweets about what India would be like if Mahatma Gandhi was still alive

The Congress put out a tweet imagining what India would be like if Mahatma Gandhi was still alive. The party invited people's thoughts on this idea.

02 October 2019 08:56 AM IST

Sonia Gandhi Manmohan Singh pay tribute to Lal Bahadur

Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi and former PM Dr Manmohan Singh pay tribute to Lal Bahadur Shastri at Vijay Ghat.

02 October 2019 08:56 AM IST

Prime Minister Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi

Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat.

02 October 2019 08:56 AM IST

Lal Bahadur Shastri's son Anil Shastri pays tribute

Lal Bahadur Shastri's son Anil Shastri pays tribute to his father at Vijay Ghat.

02 October 2019 08:56 AM IST

Prime Minister Modi remembers 'Father of the Nation' on his 150th birth anniversary

Prime Minister Modi remembered the 'Father of the Nation' on his 150th birth anniversary in this twitter post.

02 October 2019 08:56 AM IST

Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi and BJP Working President JP Nadda pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat

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