President of India Droupadi Murmu issued a greeting message on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti, marking the 157th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The President paid respectful tribute to the Father of the Nation on behalf of all citizens, noting that Gandhiji's life and ideals are widely respected by the global community. The message highlighted that in the current global atmosphere of war and conflict affecting all nations, Mahatma Gandhi's message of peace and non-violence becomes even more relevant.
The President stated that India is advancing toward the national goal of becoming Viksit Bharat by the year 2047, with priority given to values of empathy and inclusion to ensure no citizen is deprived of development benefits. This vision reflects the spirit of Mahatma Gandhi's ideal of 'Sarvodaya', based on the principle of welfare and upliftment of all. On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, the message called for reaffirming commitment to building an empowered, developed, and Atmanirbhar Bharat through ethical conduct and active participation.