Congressional resolution introduced to celebrate birth anniversary of Mahatama Gandhi

The resolution was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for necessary action. (IE)

An influential US lawmaker has introduced a Congressional resolution to commemorate the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and encouraged Americans to observe the International Day of Non-Violence in honour of the apostle of peace. Introduced by Congresswoman Grace Meng, the resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of the International Day of Non-Violence, and encourages the people of the US to observe the celebration with appropriate ceremonies, programs and activities.

“This resolution is a fitting way to pay tribute to Gandhi’s philosophy of non-violence, and remember the legacy of peace that he left behind,” Meng said in a statement.

“It is also a way to make more Americans understand, support, and appreciate the significance of International Day of Non-Violence,” she said. The resolution was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for necessary action. Mahatma Gandhi was a world-renowned civil rights and spiritual leader, who experienced injustices early in life, and learned to embrace the principles of non-violence as a vehicle for social and political change, the resolution said.

Noting that Gandhi was influenced by religious teachings in Hinduism, Jainism, and Christianity in the development of his philosophy; the resolution observes that the father of the nation was a major influence for Martin Luther King Jr, whose emphasis on non-violence is credited with ushering in America’s civil rights.