President Ram Nath Kovind Saturday invoked Mahatma Gandhi’s name for self-reliance as he emphasised the function of the diaspora in fulfilling the goals of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Delivering the valedictory speech on the Pravasi Bhartiya Divas, he mentioned it was on at the present time in 1915 that Mahatma Gandhi, “the greatest Pravasi Bhartiya”, returned to the nation.
“The Pravasi Bhartiya Divas is also an occasion to recall Gandhiji’s ideals for individual and collective life. Gandhiji’s emphasis on Indianness, non-violence, ethics, simplicity and sustainable development, remain our guiding principles,” mentioned the President.
The President additionally congratulated the Pravasi Bhartiya Samman awardees.
