Nepal: Rich tribute paid to Mahatma Gandhi on his 71st death anniversary

A talk on "Mahatma Gandhi: Peace, Non Violence and Humanity" was organised by the Embassy of India and Dilli Raman Kalyani Regmi Memorial Library Development Board in Kathmandu on Wednesday.

The speakers highlighted the importance of Gandhian principles of peace, non violence, inclusive society and environment protection in today's world.

Chief Guest and Chancellor of Nepal Academy, Dr. Ganga Prasad Upreti said Gandhiji was born in India but he was a globally recognized personality.

Upreti said Mahatma Gandhi's commitment towards truth, non violence and humanity is very important in human history to establish permanent peace in the world.

In his address Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Manjeev Singh Puri said Gandhiji was far ahead from his time. Ambassador Puri said that relevance of Gandhiji then and now for India, Nepal and other countries of the world is same.

Ambassador Puri and Mr. Upretti also released a bilingual version of a book on Gandhiji written by Nepal's Kavi Shiromani Lekhnath Paudyal.

The book is published by Mahamana Malaviya Mission Nepal.

A small exhibition of books on Mahatma Gandhi and photos of Gandhiji's life was also organised.

A large number of people from different walks of life including former ministers, diplomats, academicians and students attended the event. 

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