Uttarakhand Governor Dr.Aziz Qureshi and Chief Minister Harish Rawat have greeted all the people of Uttarakhand on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation, and former Prime Minister lal Bahadur Shastri.
In his message Dr Qureshi said that by every action of his, Gandhi Ji taught us the welfare of the country was above personal, political and religious interests. He said that the Mahatma always worked for the upliftment of the underprivileged and for communal harmony. He said that the birth anniversary of Gandhi Ji who brought us freedom on the basis of non-violence is an inspiring occasion and gives us the strength to follow his ideals.
Describing Shastri as the epitome of simplicity, the Governor said that his life was an ideal one and the values followed by him have great relevance in today’s world. Shastri will always be remembered for the “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisaan “ slogan he gave to the country and its people.
Stating that Mahatma Gandhi's principles of truth and non-violence are more relevant now than ever before, CM Rawat said that in this terror-torn world the path shown by the Father of the Nation alone can lead to peace.
In his message CM Rawat said in accordance with Gandhi's vision of Gram Swaraj, the State Government is committed to protect democratic values and take development to the people at the bottom of the social ladder.