Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi

GUWAHATI: Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal offered Shradhanjali to Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti here on Sunday.

The Union Minister also interacted with the students and handed over khadi clothes as a token of the 'Vocal For Local' call by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in order to build an Atmanirbhar Bharat - a dream of Mahatma Gandhi.

The Sewa Pakhwada programme, which started from September 17 and ended on Sunday, has inspired people from across the country to join this movement to build a new India through various activities like tree plantation, blood donation, and healthcare camps to enrich the quality of lives of the people of India.

Speaking on the occasion, Sonowal said, "Today, on the auspicious occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, along with rest of humanity, we offer our solemn prayer and Shradhanjali with utmost devotion. We seek blessings from Bapu ji to further strengthen the idea of India in all of us through dedication and commitment towards nation building. Under the dynamic leadership of PM Narendra Modi ji, we must join this beautiful cause, along with so many of our countrymen who had already participated in many programmes like blood donation, tree plantation etc., and participate in the Sewa Pakhwada campaign to rejuvenate the country.

"Bapu ji always inspired people to become self-reliant and Atma Nirbhar. As Modi ji always highlights the potential and possibilities of our country, we must work together to create a positive atmosphere for Vocal for Local both domestically and globally as we march towards an Atmanirbhar Bharat. We must serve our nation and mankind as per 'Swachata Hi Sewa' call," the Union Minister said.

Sonowal added, "The dream of Bapu ji to see Ram Rajya in the country is evolving in the country under the committed and dedicated effort made by Narendra Modi ji. People are now witnessing the Ram Rajya in the country with the sincere, honest effort made by PM Narendra Modi ji. I call upon everyone to join this wonderful cause of nation building for a strong, independent and proud India."

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