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Nepali, Indian leaders discuss principles and values of Gandhi
Senior leaders and intellectuals from India and Nepal held a meeting in Kathmandu on Friday to share thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi and his relevance to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Gandhi.Senior leaders and intellectuals from India and Nepal held a meeting in Kathmandu on Friday to share thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi and his relevance to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Gandhi.
In his address, first President of Nepal Ram Baran Yadav outlined the numerous problems Nepal and the world faces today and said it is necessary to follow the path of Gandhi to deal with new challenges.
Naya Shkati Party Coordinator and former Prime Minister Baburam Bhattari stressed the need to develop a scientific base for Gandhian philosophy.
Nepali Congress Vice-President Bimalendra Nidhi underscored the need for raising awareness among the youth and leaders of our societies about the principles and values of Gandhi.
Nepal Communist Party senior leader Ram Karki said that Gandhi adopted a lifestyle that was in itself a message to all and there is need for the modern world to understand this aspect.
Former Finance and External Affairs Minister of India Yashwant Sinha underlined the importance of Gandhian thoughts to tackle the issues of climate change.
Renowned actor and Member of Parliament from Indi Shatrughan Sinha appreciated the presence of a large number of youth in the audience who remained intensely engaged during the discussion. He said this was a positive sign for Nepal. He encouraged the younger audience to pursue the core principles of Gandhi to achieve success in life.
The event was organised by Centre for Research and Sustainable Development Nepal, Gandhian Studies and Peace Center, Nepal Policy Center and CREASIONS.