On the occasion of the birth anniversaries of the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi, and former Prime Minister lal Bahadur Shastri, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan paid tributes to both of them. Chouhan said it is a matter of good fortune that such great persons were born in our country.
The Chief Minister said that Rashtrapita Mahatma Gandhi's thoughts are still relevant. Qualitative change can be brought in the life by adopting them. Welfare of the world can be done by following Gandhiji's path.
Chouhan was addressing a programme at Gandhi Bhavan here on Sunday on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. He paid floral tributes at Mahatma Gandhi's statue and lalbahadur Shastri's portrait.
Chouhan said that Mahatma Gandhi gave the world an alternative vision. Innovative experiments were done in the freedom struggle by launching movements like Satyagrah and civil disobedience. He showed the path for eternal peace to humanity. He used to show the path by his own deeds.
The Chief Minister said that every citizen in the State must do a work to serve the poor and the sufferers. It will be a real tribute to Gandhiji. He administered a pledge for bringing purity in behaviour and authenticity in life. Chouhan awarded winners of essay and drawing competition, inspiring context of Gandhi's life, favourite song and patriotic song competition.
He saw exhibition on the life of Gandhiji's life and planted sapling in Gandhi Bhavan premises.
MP Alok Sanjar and former CS SC Baihar and others were present on the occasion.