'Mahatma Gandhi Awakened The Inner Strength of People': A Look at PM Narendra Modi's Quotes on The Father of The Nation on Gandhi Jayanti 2019

Mahatma Gandhi, popularly known as “Bapu” led the Indian freedom struggle. He followed the path of non-violence to fight against the British Rule. Satyagraha was among key principles to which Bapu stayed loyal till the end. Gandhi is credited with bringing Indians together during the British era, giving them a sense of belongingness. Mahatma Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869, in Gujarat's Porbandar. This year, the country will celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Bapu.

Mahatma Gandhi is also a political icon who is revered across the party lines in India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has always ensured that the ideals of the Father of the Nation should be held high in the country as well as abroad. PM Modi’s Swachh Bharat campaign is a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. On January 30 this year, the National Salt Satyagraha Memorial was dedicated to the nation by the Prime Minister. The memorial is a depiction of the Dandi March by the Mahatma Gandhi.

Here are some of the Quotes of PM Narendra Modi on the Father of the Nation:

Quote reads:  "Gandhiji used to say a village could only become a model when it was completely clean. Today we are heading towards making the entire country a model."

Quote reads: "Gandhiji was an Indian, but he did not just belong to India. Whether it was Martin Luthar King Jr or Nelson Mandela, their beliefs were somewhat influenced by Mahatma Gandhi's vision."

Quote Reads: "As long as thoughts of Gandhiji continue to be a significant part of humanity, his inspiration and relevance will also remain among us."

Quote Reads: "It is well known that Mahatma Gandhi brought change. But, all the more, he awakened the inner strength of people and inspired them to bring the change themselves."

Quote Reads: "Today, we are living in an era of 'How to Impress' but Gandhiji's vision was - 'How to Inspire."

Gandhi fought against social evils like untouchability, casteism and the right of the poor and the needy. He dedicated his life for spreading the message of non-violence and peace. The United Nations General Assembly commemorated Gandhi's values and the principles he followed by voting to establish October 2 as the International Day of Non-Violence on June 15, 2007.

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