Nepal: Indian embassy unveils Mahatma Gandhi's statue

Every Indian Mission around the globe has been organizing events to mark the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The Indian Mission in Nepal unveiled a statue of Mahatma Gandhi on Wednesday.

Kathmandu: Indian Embassy unveiled a statue of Mahatma Gandhi on his 150th birth anniversary here on Wednesday.

In a procession organised inside Indian Embassy in Kathmandu, Indian Ambassador to Nepal Manjeev Singh Puri along with other dignitaries and guests unveiled the statute and paid homage to the Father of India.

"It is not merely the tradition which we have been following but these are those objectives which are relevant today also and would remain relevant in the coming days too. We are also celebrating the birthday of Lal Bahadur Sastri today. This is an occasion to remember, to understand those things which are meant for the good of the world," Indian Head of Mission to Nepal, Manjeev Singh Puri said addressing the event.

The unveiling programme was followed by a recitation of Vaishnavo Janato Bhajan by the artists and students of Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kathmandu who enthralled the audience with their mesmerizing performance.

Every Indian Mission around the globe has been organizing events to mark the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on Wednesday.

The Indian Mission in Nepal on the eve of the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on Tuesday evening had organized Khadi Fashion Show where designers from India and Nepal showcased their designs on Khadi clothes.