'Gandhi showed world a novel way of struggle against injustice', President Kovind says on Gandhi Jayanti

Conveying warm greetings and good wishes to the people of India on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, President Ram Nath Kovind said that Gandhi showed the world a novel way of struggle against injustice. "He founded his efforts to liberate India from colonial rule on the values of Truth (Satyagraha) and Non-Violence (Ahimsa). He remains a champion and icon of the oppressed, even in the 21st century", he said.

 

 

"Gandhiji lived by personal example and said that his life is his message. We can draw inspiration from his life and philosophy on sustainable development, self-reliance, empowerment of the marginalised and the push for ‘gram swarajya’. These themes in Gandhiji’s thought have become ever more relevant in the modern day. His life continues to be a beacon of light for the country, guiding our national progress", he added.

 

 

He also said that Gandhiji’s principle of Ahimsa will continue to guide us and the rest of the world in our shared quest for peace, harmony and universal brotherhood. President Ram Nath Kovind on October 1 turned 76 and his journey to the most prestigious position in the country is an incredible lesson.

 

 

President Kovind was sworn in as the 14th President of India on July 25, 2017. Here are some of the lesser-known facts about the 14th President of India. Kovind joined BJP in 1977. Before that he worked as the private secretary of then Prime Minister Morarji Desai. Additionally, Kovind represented India at the United Nations as well in the United Nations General Assembly in October 2002. 

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