Updated October 2nd, 2019 at 14:30 IST
Politicians, celebrities, & netizens pay tribute on Gandhi Jayanti
Various Indian politicians, international diplomats, celebrities, and netizens have paid their tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his 150th birth anniversary
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On the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's 150th Birth Anniversary, several politicians, celebrities, and netizens paid tribute to him with various tweets since the morning of October 2. Gandhi, who is referred to as 'Father of the Nation' in India was the epitome of peace and nonviolence who paid a pivotal role in Indian independence movement. To honour 'Bapu', several politicians including the First citizen of India, Indian President Ramnath Kovind, PM Narendra Modi, Chief Ministers of several states and other personalities have extended their wishes for Gandhi Jayanti. There were also several celebrities who tweeted tributes for Gandhiji. Netizens across India and the world have also tweeted quotes and images of Bapu on their social media. With this, #GandhiJayanti, #Gandhiat150 and #MahatmaGandhi are among the top trends on Twitter this morning.
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UN Secretary-General and Russian Embassy tweets on Gandhi Jayanti
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was among the many who paid his homage to Gandhi. Guterres in a tweet on October 2 wrote that Mahatma Gandhi pioneered successive non-violent movements that changed history. He further said that the Mahatma's philosophy is still at the core of the UN. Gandhi Jayanti also marks the International Day of Non-Violence. Guterres wrote that Gandhi's courage and conviction are an inspiration on today's date.
Mahatma Gandhi pioneered successive non-violent movements that changed history.
— António Guterres (@antonioguterres)
150 years since his birth, Gandhi’s philosophy is at the core of our work at the @UN. May his courage & conviction continue to inspire us on Wednesday’s International Day of Non-Violence & every day.
The Embassy of Russia also tweeted on Gandhi Jayanti. The Embassy wrote that Mahatma Gandhi always recognized the great Russian writer Leo Tolstoy as a kindred spirit and mind in some regard. They added that the two exchanged letters, discussed the situation in the world as both immensely cared about the fate of the underprivileged and oppressed.
#Gandhi150 Mahatma Gandhi always recognized the great Russian writer Leo Tolstoy as a kindred spirit and mind in some regard. They exchanged letters, discussed the situation in the world as both immensely cared about the fate of the underprivileged and oppressed #GreatPeople 🇷🇺🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/reNvnWgoaN
— Russia in RSA 🇷🇺 (@EmbassyofRussia)
Read: 'Mahatma Gandhi Changed History': UN Chief Antonio Guterres's Tribute
Other Indian Politicians pay homage to Gandhi on twitter
Various Indian politicians also paid their respects to Mahatma Gandhi on Twitter.
Tributes to the Father of our Nation, Mahatma Gandhi ji on his 150th birth anniversary.
— Vasundhara Raje (@VasundharaBJP)
जीवन के शाश्वत मूल्यों को उद्भासित करने वाले इतिहास के अमर नायक बापू के संस्कार सदियों तक मानव जाति का मार्ग प्रशस्त करते रहेंगे।#GandhiAt150 #MannMeinBapu #MahatmaGandhi pic.twitter.com/umYW9BLanx
If Mahatma Gandhi had been alive today...Gandhi ji is the need of the hour!!
— Raj Thackeray (@RajThackeray)
These are the sentiments that still run high in most Indians and therein lies the greatness of Mahatma Gandhi’s contribution. Our respect and homage on the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. pic.twitter.com/Kv0wemisLn
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Celebrities pay tribute
Celebrities like Adnan Sami and Hansal Mehta also paid homage to Gandhi.
Remembering the great Mahatma Gandhi ji on his 150th Birthday... What incredible lessons he taught the world through his incredibly inspirational life...🙏💖🇮🇳#GandhiJayanti #GandhiAt150 #Bapu #History #JaiHind pic.twitter.com/IWu762lh2Y
— Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive)
"You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty."
— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal)
- Mahatma Gandhi pic.twitter.com/0keAnE3d5Z
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Netizens post tributes to Gandhi
Other than diplomats, politicians, and celebrities, various other normal netizens also took to Twitter to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi
On This Gandhi Jayanti, let’s pay our tributes to the messiah of non-violence & take leadership in creating better polity in India, to build a best India!
— Harshit Dwivedi (@Harshit50244092)
Happy Birthday #FatherofTheNation#Gandhijayanti2019#GandhiAt150 pic.twitter.com/IijBeh819R
Be the change you want to see in the world .Remembering #MahatmaGandhi #MahatmaGandhiJayanti pic.twitter.com/7YaygzDyep
— Akanksha Tyagi (@AkankshaTyagiii)
We celebrated Gandhi Jayanthi and explored the possibilities of imbibing Gandhiji and his values in our everyday lives. On the eve of 150th birth anniversary of Gandhiji, our Saptakas created a beautiful wall under the theme “150 years of Gandhiji, 150 ideas for change”. #mahatma pic.twitter.com/fx1xa7FL8U
— Sri Sapthagiri PU College (@srisapthagiripu)
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Published October 2nd, 2019 at 12:40 IST