On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, Rahul Gandhi paid his respects to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat and urged everyone to lead a life without fear, echoing the teachings of the Father of the Nation.
Rahul Gandhi also shared a video on his social media handle, emphasizing the importance of walking on the path of truth, love, compassion, and harmony. He wrote: “Gandhi ji was not just an individual, he was a way of thinking and living. He never feared anything. He taught me that the power of love always overrules the love of power. India was the first country which got Independence through love and compassion.”
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, recalling his famous teachings, “First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, and then you win.” He expressed his admiration for Gandhi’s ideals of truth, non-violence, and satyagraha, which continue to inspire us today.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Congress General Secretary, also paid her respects to Mahatma Gandhi. She highlighted the importance of travel in understanding the pain and suffering of people. She recounted how Gandhi ji travelled all over India, walking an average of 18 kilometers every day, equivalent to circling the Earth twice.
Mahatma Gandhi’s Connection with Haryana
She also shared an anecdote about Gandhi’s deep connection with Haryana. On April 10, 1919, he was first arrested at Palwal railway station in Haryana while protesting against the Rowlatt Act. He visited Rohtak in 1921, where he laid the foundation of a school to promote education.
On the morning of December 19, 1947, during a prayer meeting, Mewat leader Chaudhary Yasin Khan informed Gandhi that thousands of Muslims of Mewat were ready to migrate to Pakistan. However, after Gandhi’s assurance, they decided to stay. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra emphasized that Gandhi’s life journey was a message of love, peace, harmony, freedom, equality, self-reliance, and self-respect.
Mahatma Gandhi’s teachings continue to inspire people across the globe. His principles of truth and non-violence have been a beacon of hope for many. His belief in the power of love and compassion led India to its independence, making it the first country to achieve freedom through these virtues.
In Mumbai, Maharashtra Congress leaders and Mahatma Gandhi’s great-grandson, Tushar Gandhi, paid tribute to Bapu at his residence, Mani Bhawan, on the occasion of his 155th birth anniversary.
Gandhi’s teachings have been immortalized in numerous quotes that continue to inspire people worldwide. His belief in the power of forgiveness, the importance of living in the present, and the enduring nature of truth are just a few examples of his wisdom.
Gandhi’s commitment to the welfare of all beings and his vision of a society based on higher ethical and spiritual values continue to guide us. His teachings emphasize the unity of all beings and the importance of universal love, friendliness, and shared responsibility.