PM, VP at Gandhi Samadhi, pay tributes to Bapu

New Delhi, Oct 2 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday attended an inter-faith prayer meeting here on the occasion of 152nd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu also attended the prayer meeting at the Gandhi Smriti.

Among other dignitaries, Union Minister for Culture G Kishan Reddy, Minister of State for Culture-Arjun Ram Meghwal and Meenakshi Lekhi were also present.

Earlier in the day, the PM in a tweet said; “I bow to respected Bapu on Gandhi Jayanti. His noble principles are globally relevant and give strength to millions.”
On the occasion, the VP in a social media post wrote “My respectful tributes to the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi Ji on his birth anniversary today. Universally revered as an apostle of peace and non-violence Gandhi ji was an embodiment of selfless service, kindness and compassion.”