Indian High Commission in Dhaka today held a commemorative event on its premises marking the 155th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
“Mahatma Gandhi not only shaped India’s freedom movement, but also inspired anti-colonial struggles in many countries across Asia and Africa,” said Indian high commissioner Pranay Verma while speaking at the event, according to a press release issued by the Indian high commission here.
The envoy said that the event was a humble way to express our gratitude to Mahatma Gandhi and all those who sacrificed their lives for the cause of India’s independence from the colonial rule.
“Today’s commemoration is also a strong affirmation of India’s long-standing belief that no cause can justify acts of violence and that humanism shall always prevail,” he said.
The high commissioner stated that Gandhi’s unwavering faith in peace, non-violence, tolerance and understanding as a force for change remains as relevant today as they were during India’s freedom struggle.
It is an affirmation of the universality of Gandhi’s ideals and values that the international community marks his birth anniversary every year as the International Day of Non-violence, further highlighting the relevance of his teachings in dealing with current global challenges such as terrorism.
“Gandhiji’s philosophy of coexistence with our ecology and respect for Mother Nature also have great relevance in addressing some of the pressing problems of our times such as climate change and sustainable development,” the envoy added.
