Mahatma Gandhi connected India in letter and spirit: PM Modi
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As we celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called him a "stalwart who made the world a better place and connected India, in letter and spirit, in thought and action" in his blog he wrote on The Times Of India. "The noble thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi have given strength to millions across the world," he tweeted.
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Modi's tweet after paying floral homage to Gandhi
The noble thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi have given strength to millions across the world. He was a stalwart who lived for others and to make our world a better place.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 2, 2018
Paid tributes to Bapu at Rajghat this morning. #Gandhi150 pic.twitter.com/Ot3kBDVLiv
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Mahatma Gandhi remains essential in the 21st century too: Modi
The premier wrote that the thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi remain essential in the 21st century as they were in his time and offered solutions to several problems the world faces. "At a time when inequalities are not uncommon, Bapu's emphasis on equal and inclusive growth can herald an era of prosperity for the millions on the margins," Modi wrote.
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"Gandhi made every Indian feel they're working for India's freedom"
"He instilled the spirit of self-belief that everyone, in whatever they were doing, they were contributing to India's freedom struggle," Modi wrote. "In the same light, today, let us embrace those aspects we think we can act upon that will fulfil Gandhiji's vision. It can start with something as simple as ensuring zero-waste of food to imbibing values of non-violence and togetherness," he added.
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Modi also paid homage to Lal Bahadur Shastri
While he wrote a blog for Gandhi, Modi didn't forget to mention Lal Bahadur Shastri who shares his birth anniversary with the Father of the Nation and visited Vijay Ghat to pay homage to him. "Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji epitomized strength and simplicity. He led India at a crucial time and worked hard to make our nation more prosperous," Modi tweeted, sharing a video.
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Shastri, an epitome of strength and simplicity: Modi
Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji epitomised strength and simplicity. He led India at a crucial time and worked hard to make our nation more prosperous.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 2, 2018
Today, on his Jayanti I paid tributes to Shastri Ji at Vijay Ghat. pic.twitter.com/oTie1KJ370
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Modi tweeted a video on Shastri
सौम्य व्यक्तित्व, कुशल नेतृत्व एवं बुलंद हौसले के प्रतीक लाल बहादुर शास्त्री जी को उनकी जयंती पर विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 2, 2018
जय जवान-जय किसान! pic.twitter.com/eADo2NwZik
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Modi attends Mahatma Gandhi International Sanitation Convention
The premier who ended his blog with, "One of Bapu's favorite hymns was 'a good soul is one who feels the pain of others,'" has also attended the Mahatma Gandhi International Sanitation Convention (MGISC) at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Center. He is also scheduled to visit the mini digital exhibition at the event, accompanied by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, and distribute the Swachh Bharat Awards.
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Modi's speech at Mahatma Gandhi International Sanitation Convention
Addressing the Mahatma Gandhi International Sanitation Convention. #Gandhi150 https://t.co/ORtPS7AYhu
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 2, 2018