President Kovind, PM Modi pay tribute to Mahatama Gandhi

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to Mahatama Gandhi on his 151st birth anniversary.

“On behalf of a grateful nation, I pay homage to Bapu on #GandhiJayanti. His message of truth, non-violence and love paves the way for the welfare of the world by bringing about harmony and equality in the society. He remains a source of inspiration for all the humanity,” President Kovind said in a tweet.

“On this auspicious occasion of #GandhiJayanti, let us resolve to rededicate ourselves to the welfare and progress of the nation, to follow the mantra of truth and non-violence, and to build a clean, capable, strong and prosperous India, and to make Gandhiji’s dreams come true,” President Kovind added.

Paying tributes to Mahatama Gandhi, PM Modi in a tweet said, “We bow to beloved Bapu on Gandhi Jayanti. There is much to learn from his life and noble thoughts. May Bapu’s ideals keep guiding us in creating a prosperous and compassionate India.”