Mahatma's philosophy holds solution to every problem: Guj CM
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani Tuesday said Gandhian philosophy holds solution to every problem faced by the society.
Rupani paid tributes to the Father of Nation on the occasion of his 149th birth anniversary by visiting 'Kirti Mandir', a memorial dedicated to him in Porbandar town of the Saurashtra region.
Porbandar is the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi.
"Gandhiji's life was his message. I firmly believe that Gandhian philosophy holds solution to all the problems," the chief minister said while addressing a gathering.
He said Gandhiji's thoughts are still relevant.
"The best tribute to him would be to walk on the path shown by him, such as speaking truth, shun violence and maintain cleanliness," the CM said.
He urged the people to adopt Gandhiji's values of non-violence, serving the poor and buying only country-made products.
He also attended an all-religion prayer meeting at Kirti Mandir.
On the occasion, around 8,000 students of various schools formed a human chain