Mr Kovind and the Prime Minister paid tributes to Gandhi at his memorial Rajghat.The President said: ''Homage to Bapu on #GandhiJayanti. Let us rededicate ourselves to the values espoused by Mahatma Gandhi ? peace, fraternity, harmony and inclusive national development. Gandhiji's message remains relevant for all and he continues to be our guiding light #PresidentKovind.''
The Prime Minister also tweeted, ''The noble thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi have given strength to millions across the world. He was a stalwart who lived for others and to make our world a better place. Paid tributes to Bapu at Rajghat this morning. #Gandhi150.''
UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and party president Rahul Gandhi also paid tributes to the Father of the Nation.
The Congress president said, ''Gandhiji is not an immobile statue, he is a living set of ideas and values flowing through India. Truth and non-violence, which he lived for and was killed for, are the foundation of our country. True patriots must protect them."
