Goa Governor Mridula Sinha has has described father of nation Mahatma Gandhi as a true "patriot and philanthropist."
"In today's time feelings of patriotism, truth and non-violence have taken a back seat. The materialistic world is facing much trouble because of our selfish needs and desires.
"Therefore, there is a need to remember and inculcate in ourselves the feelings of oneness and non-violence, preached by Mahatma Gandhi," Sinha said in a message released this evening.
"He (Gandhi) was a true patriot and a true philanthropist in all sense because he not only thought about India and its people, but also was concerned about the complete humanitarian race," she said.
She recalled that the idea of truth and non-violence was at the core of Mahatma Gandhis thoughts.
"He was the epitome of patience, peace and perseverance. He played a pivotal role in India's struggle for Independence and started the satyagraha movement in India to protest the acts that deprived all Indian of important civil liberties," the Governor said.
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