Imbibe Mahatma’s ideals to realise Modi’s Swachh Bharat dream: President

In a message to people on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti, the President said, “On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, let us imbibe wisdom from Gandhi’s thoughts and actions to address the challenges that confront our nation. Let us ensure that Gandhi’s views on truth, morality and ethics remain integral to India’s national consciousness. Let us make concerted efforts to realise the dream of a ‘Swachh’ and ‘Samarth’ Bharat. “Let us pay tribute to the father of our nation by keeping alive in our hearts and minds at all times the principles of tolerance and non-violence,” he said. 

Noting that Gandhi’s ideals of non-violence, freedom, equality and religious tolerance were relevant today, the President said, “Gandhi taught us the value of harmonious co-existence and mutual respect. He displayed a rare constellation of abilities and showed how individuals can advance social and political change. He had an exemplary passion for justice and an indefatigable spirit of service to mankind. The hallmark of his personality was austerity and transparency. Gandhi believed that cleanliness was next to godliness.

“Let us pay tribute to the father of our nation by keeping alive in our hearts and minds at all times the principles of tolerance and non-violence.”