Indian envoy visits Gandhi Ashram in Noakhali

Indian High Commissioner in Bangladesh Pranay Verma today paid rich tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his 75th death anniversary at the Gandhi Ashram in Noakhali.

The Ashram commemorates Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi's "Peace Mission" to Noakhali in 1946 and his message of non-violence and communal harmony, said a press release.

The high commissioner also participated in a discussion titled "The Relevance of Mahatma Gandhi in the Contemporary World" organised by the Gandhi Ashram Trust.

Members of the Trust, local political leaders, representatives of local administration as well as civil society members and academia joined the interaction.

In his remarks, Verma underlined the guiding light of Gandhiji's philosophy of truth, humanism and non-violence in showing all the path to deal with today's global menace of extremism and terrorism.

He also emphasised Gandhiji's belief in harmony with nature, his determination for the empowerment of the poorest and his message of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" that inspires the motto of "One Earth, One Family, One Future" adopted by India for its G20 Presidency.