India's envoy to UK inaugurates exhibition dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi

Indian High Commissioner to UK Ruchi Ghanashyam on Wednesday inaugurated an exhibition dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi on occasion of his 150th birth anniversary in London. During her speech at inauguration, Ghanashyam said that Mahatma Gandhi was greatest man humanity has ever seen. exhibition mainly focused on paintings of Mahatma Gandhi which were put on display for public. 

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During inauguration ceremony, Ruchi Ghanashyam said, "Mahatma Gandhi used to say that Earth provides eugh to satisfy every man's needs but t for everyone greed. Essentially, it is also a very n-violent mess because at end of day, if we stop causing violence to mor Earth, n our planet will be a happier place. It eventually emanates from his overall belief in ahimsa (n-violence), Satya (truth), love and goodness of humanity."

High Commissioner also mentioned that an event will be held at Victoria Hotel on October 6, where Mahatma Gandhi spent his first night in London when he arrived in city as a student. "Gandhiji travelled extensively. He spent so many years in South Africa. He me many visits to London and UK. We would try to have some events at various places during his visit to UK in course of his life," Ghanashyam said.

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Tribute to Mahatma Gandhi

Earlier, an event was held at Parliament Square to pay tribute to statue of Mahatma Gandhi. Ghanashyam, as well as several British politicians, attended programme.

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At event, Ghanashyam said, "We remember him with a lot of love, affection, and respect because of mess he left behind this world -- mess of n-violence, peace, love, and humanity. That mess remains very relevant as we face a world that is so bitterly divided over so many different things."

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(with ANI inputs)