A controversy had erupted on Monday after Tharoor tweeted a birthday message for Advani in which he described him as "a fine human being" and "a gentleman in politics".
The round coin, which features India's national flower, the lotus, and a famous quote from Gandhi stating “My life is my message," is part of the Royal Mint's collection to mark the Hindu festival of Diwali.
Yogi Adityanath on Monday criticised Samajwadi Party national president Akhilesh Yadav for comparing Pakistan's founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah with Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru and Sardar Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Condemning the statement, BJP spokesperson Rakesh Tripathi said, "The country considers Muhammad Ali Jinnah as the villain of the partition. Calling Jinnah the hero of freedom is the politics of appeasement."
In Rome, Prime Minister Modi will hold discussions on global economic and health recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. In his departure statement, Modi said he will be visiting Rome and the Vatican City from October 29-31 at the invitation of Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi.
Asaduddin Owaisi said that the BJP will soon declare Veer Savarkar as 'the father of the nation'.
Rajnath Singh said that Veer Savarkar's commitment for freedom was so strong that the British sentenced him to life imprisonment twice.
In a letter sent to PM Modi on 152nd birth anniversary of Gandhi on Oct 2, he urged him to replace Gandhi's portrait on high-value currency notes with a picture of his iconic spectacles.
PM Modi also encouraged the countrymen to make Khadi, handicraft products a part of their lives and strengthen the resolve to build a self-reliant India.
The over 2-week-long initiative was organised by the ministry's Dept of Drinking Water and Sanitation as part of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' celebrations under phase 2 of Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen.
M Venkaiah Naidu, Vice-President of India had also reached Gandhi Smriti and attended the prayer meeting.
Speaking on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, CM Kejriwal said both Mahatma Gandhi and late former PM Lal Bahadur Shastri had dedicated their lives for betterment, upliftment of India.
Mahatma Gandhi adopted naturopathy to stay healthy. According to Swami Ramdev, he used yoga practice, vegetarianism and naturopathy.
"The life and ideals of Pujya Bapu will continue to inspire every generation of the country to walk on the path of duty," PM Modi paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tribute to the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary at Raj Ghat today. Paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said Bapu's principles are globally relevant and give strength to millions.
Globally, Gandhi's birth anniversary is celebrated as the International Day of Non-Violence. Several events are held in India and across the world to mark the occasion.
As India celebrates the 152nd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on Saturday, let's revisit the epic persona of Bapu through these gripping Bollywood films based around his life and his ideology.
The statement added that Gandhi Jayanti is a special day for all Indians as it is an occasion to remember Gandhiji's struggles and sacrifice.
Basic teachings of Mahatma Gandhi will be introduced in class 5-12 curriculum to make children aware about the ideals and principles of the father of the nation.
Gandhi's concept of trusteeship is a social and economic philosophy aiming to bring justice in society. It provides a means by which the wealthy people would be the trustees of the trust (Earth) that looked after the welfare of the people in general.
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