New Delhi, October 2 (IANS). A floral tribute program was organized at the Parliament House on Wednesday on the birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister of the country Lal Bahadur Shastri. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversary by paying floral tributes in a program organized in the Central Hall of the Constitution House (Old Parliament House).
BJP President and Union Minister JP Nadda, Congress President and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh, apart from many present and former MPs and other dignitaries also paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri in the Central Hall of the Constitution House. Offered.
Earlier, Lok Sabha Speaker Birla paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat and Lal Bahadur Shastri at Vijay Ghat. On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla led the cleanliness drive at Prerna Sthal in the Parliament House complex. Under the leadership of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Lok Sabha Secretary General Utpal Kumar Singh and officers and staff of the Lok Sabha Secretariat in large numbers participated in the cleanliness drive.
Birla also paid floral tributes to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Prerna Sthal in the Parliament House complex. On this occasion, Birla also addressed the students of various schools in the Central Hall. Welcoming the students at Parliament House and appreciating their speeches, Birla said that the lives of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri inspire all of us to dedicate ourselves to the service of the country selflessly.
He said that the mass movement for independence under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi with the principles of truth, non-violence and morality not only achieved independence for India, but these principles also guided and inspired other countries towards peace and development. Has been meeting.
He said that Gandhian ideals and principles have become more relevant in the world today. The path of spirituality and self-reliance shown by him will guide us in making India developed and self-reliant. He urged the students to make cleanliness and sustainable development a part of their lives.
He also urged the students to adopt Gandhian teachings and philosophy and follow them in their lives to serve the country selflessly. Apart from attending several programs on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri, the Lok Sabha Speaker also paid tribute to both the leaders on social media platforms.
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