G20 leaders pay homage to ‘beacon of peace’ Mahatma Gandhi

New Delhi [India], September 10 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday along with global leaders of G20 paid homage to the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi here in the national capital.

Later, PM Modi while posting to X, called Mahatma Gandhi the beacon of peace, service, compassion and non-violence.

“At the iconic Rajghat, the G20 family paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi – the beacon of peace, service, compassion and non-violence. As diverse nations converge, Gandhi Ji’s timeless ideals guide our collective vision for a harmonious, inclusive and prosperous global future,” the PM said.

Earlier in the day, PM Modi welcomed leaders including US President Joe Biden and UK PM Rishi Sunak at Delhi’s Raj Ghat as he arrived to pay homage to Gandhi.

PM Modi welcomed the leaders with a Khadi shawl with a cut out of Gandhi Ashram in the backdrop.

French President Emmanuel Macron also arrived at Delhi’s Rajghat to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi and lay a wreath. Indonesia President Joko Widodo too visited Rajghat to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.

President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa also arrived at Delhi’s Rajghat to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi and lay a wreath.

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina also visited Rajghat to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi.

After paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, leaders and Heads of delegations will then move to Bharat Mandapam. A tree plantation ceremony will be held at Bharat Mandapam. The leaders will then participate in the third session ‘One Future’ of the G20 summit.