Gandhi Jayanti 2023 Highlights: ‘Mahatma practised complete transparency,’ says Jairam Ramesh.

On October 2, 2023, India celebrated the 154th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. Gandhi Jayanti is a national holiday in India, and it is celebrated with great fervor and enthusiasm by people of all ages and religions.

Highlights of Gandhi Jayanti 2023

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat in New Delhi. He also launched the Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0, a nationwide cleanliness campaign.

• Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said that Mahatma Gandhi practised complete transparency. He also said that Gandhi's teachings are more relevant than ever today.

• French Ambassador-designate Thierry Mathou said that Mahatma Gandhi is deeply admired in France. He also said that Gandhi's values of peace, tolerance, and non-violence are universal.

• A statue of Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. The statue was unveiled by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.

• Various cultural events and programs were organized across India to mark Gandhi Jayanti. These included speeches, dramas, dance performances, and exhibitions.

‘Mahatma practised complete transparency,’ says Jairam Ramesh.

In a speech on Gandhi Jayanti, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said that Mahatma Gandhi practised complete transparency. He said that Gandhi was always open and honest with his followers, and he never tried to hide anything from them.

Ramesh also said that Gandhi's teachings are more relevant than ever today. He said that Gandhi's values of peace, tolerance, and non-violence are essential for building a better world.

French Ambassador-designate Thierry Mathou says Mahatma Gandhi is deeply admired in France

In a tweet on Gandhi Jayanti, French Ambassador-designate Thierry Mathou said that Mahatma Gandhi is deeply admired in France. He said that Gandhi's values of peace, tolerance, and non-violence are universal.

Mathou also said that Gandhi is a role model for people all over the world. He said that Gandhi's teachings are more relevant than ever today, in a world that is facing many challenges.

Statue of Mahatma Gandhi unveiled in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir

On Gandhi Jayanti, a statue of Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. The statue was unveiled by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.

The statue is located at the Gandhi Memorial Park in Srinagar. It is the first full-size statue of Mahatma Gandhi to be installed in Kashmir.

Sinha said that the statue is a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi's contributions to India. He said that Gandhi's teachings of peace and non-violence are relevant for Kashmir.

Cultural events and programs organized across India.

Various cultural events and programs were organized across India to mark Gandhi Jayanti. These included speeches, dramas, dance performances, and exhibitions.

In New Delhi, a special exhibition was organized at the National Gandhi Museum. The exhibition showcased Mahatma Gandhi's life and work.

In Mumbai, a play on Mahatma Gandhi's life was performed at the Prithvi Theatre. The play was directed by noted Indian theatre director Feroz Abbas Khan.

In Chennai, a dance performance on Mahatma Gandhi's teachings was held at the Rabindra Bharati Auditorium. The performance was choreographed by renowned Indian dancer Leela Samson.

Conclusion

Gandhi Jayanti is a day to remember and celebrate the life and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhi was a great leader and a visionary. His teachings of peace, tolerance, and non-violence are still relevant today.

On Gandhi Jayanti, we should all recommit ourselves to following Gandhi's teachings and building a better world.