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Odisha CM Says Gandhi, Shastri’s Service Will Inspire Indians
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi honored Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri.
The tributes took place on their birth anniversaries.
Majhi said Gandhi taught people about truth, non-violence, cleanliness and helping the poorest.
He also praised Gandhi’s idea of using Indian-made goods.
Majhi said Shastri showed the importance of honesty, simple living and serving the country.
He remembered Shastri’s slogan, “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan.”
Other Odisha leaders also attended the ceremony.
People held an all-faith prayer meeting and sang Gandhi’s favorite hymn, “Ram Dhun.”
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversaries.
Majhi said Gandhi’s sacrifice, moral values and service to the nation continue to inspire Indians.
He highlighted Gandhi’s teachings on morality, Satyagraha, non-cooperation, cleanliness and Swadeshi.
Majhi praised Shastri’s simple life, honesty and call of “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan.”
An all-faith prayer meeting and a rendition of “Ram Dhun” were held at the Odisha Legislative Assembly premises.
- Who
- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy and other dignitaries paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri.
- What
- A tribute programme, including speeches, an all-faith prayer meeting and a rendition of “Ram Dhun,” was held to mark Gandhi and Shastri’s birth anniversaries.
- Where
- The premises of the Odisha Legislative Assembly in Bhubaneswar.
- When
- Friday, on the occasion of their birth anniversaries.
- Why
- The leaders were honored for their sacrifice, moral values, public service and contributions to India.
Key facts
- Chief Minister
- Mohan Charan Majhi
- Honored leaders
- Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri
- Location
- Odisha Legislative Assembly premises, Bhubaneswar
- Occasion
- The birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri
- Gandhi’s principles highlighted
- Morality, Satyagraha, non-cooperation, cleanliness and Swadeshi
- Shastri’s slogan
- “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan”
- Special observances
- An all-faith prayer meeting and a rendition of “Ram Dhun”
Quotes
Mohan Charan Majhi
Chief Minister of Odisha
“Gandhiji's primary dream was to serve the person standing at the last row of society, maintain cleanliness, and adopt Swadeshi. Today, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, this vision of Mahatma Gandhi is turning into a reality.”
thehansindia.com
“By following Gandhiji’s truth and non-violence, and Shastriji’s dedication to duty and service to the nation as our ideals, our relentless efforts will continue towards building a ‘Samruddha Odisha’ and a ‘Viksit Bharat’.”
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