To mark the 'Shahid Diwas' of Mahatma Gandhi, Chhattisgarh State Assembly Speaker Dr Charandas Mahant and Principal Secretary Chandrashekhar Gangrade along with officers and employees of the assembly secretariat observed two minutes silence to pay tribute to the Father of the Nation at Gandhi’s statue on Thursday.
Speaker also paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi before his portrait at the central hall of the assembly.
In his message, he said Mahatma Gandhi was the epitome of truth and nonviolence.
His thoughts are still relevant today, he said, adding Gandhiji dedicated his whole life towards freedom movement and for unity and diversity along with communal harmony.
Mahant further said, “We are proud that a great man walked in the world is from our country.” He said following his footsteps, “we can make our country developed and prosperous.”
