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

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

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

The 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 the city as a student. "Gandhiji travelled extensively. He spent so many years in South Africa. He made many visits to London and the UK. We would try to have some events at various places during his visit to the UK in the course of his life," Ghanashyam said.

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Tribute to Mahatma Gandhi

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

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At the event, Ghanashyam said, "We remember him with a lot of love, affection, and respect because of the message he left behind this world -- the message of non-violence, peace, love, and humanity. That message 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)