Hyderabad: Prime minister Narendra Modi, at an event on Sunday, applauded Ramoji Group of Companies Chairperson, Ramoji Rao for his contribution towards keeping the Gandhian legacy relevant for the next generation.
Modi hailed the effort of ETV Bharat to be able to bring together prominent artists to recreate Gandhi's favourite bhajan 'Vaishnav Jana To'.
The event was attended by the members of the Indian film and entertainment industry including Aamir Khan, Shahrukh Khan, Rajkumar Hirani, Kangana Ranaut, Anand L Rai, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Sonam Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Sonu Nigam, Ekta Kapoor, members of Tarak Mehta group, and the Eenadu group.
During the interactive session, PM Modi thanked the creative heads and contributors for taking time out of their busy schedule for paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, at his personal request.
On the sidelines of the event, Prime Minister Modi personally interacted with the Eenadu representatives and praised their creative thought behind the 'Vaishnav Jan to...' initative.
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He also praised Eenadu group's contribution towards Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan and remarked that Chairman Ramoji Rao had always been at the forefront in promoting social issues and lauded the group's work in spreading awarness among the people in the society.
The video is a presentation of "Vaishnav Jan to tene re kahiye, je peed parayee jane re, Par dukhe upkaar kare toye man abhimaan na aane re.”
(He is called a true “Vaishnav” who feels the suffering of another human being, and forgets that he has favoured people without taking pride over it) - one of the favourite bhajans of Mahatma Gandhi.
Earlier, PM Modi had retweeted the ETV Bharat Hindi's tweet which showcased the peace initiative on the occasion of 150th anniversary of Gandhi.
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