Observing that Mahatma Gandhi's name symbolises freedom and justice around the world, six US Congressmen have introduced a resolution in the House of Representative to commemorate the 140th birth anniversary of India's Father of the Nation.
The resolution (No 603), introduced on June 26, acknowledges the visionary leadership of Mahatma Gandhi, which enhanced the rapidly deepening friendship between the US and India, the world's oldest and largest democracy, respectively.
Sponsored by Florida Congresswoman, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, the resolution on Mahatma Gandhi is co-sponsored by five others: Ed Royce, Jim McDermott, Joe Wilson, Gus Bilirakis and Don Manzullo.
Noting that Mahatma Gandhi was a great political leader, devout and spiritual Hindu, and leader of India's nationalist movement, the resolution which has now been sent to House Committee on Foreign Affairs, resolve that the House of Representatives recognises the 140th anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi.
The resolution acknowledges and commends Mahatma Gandhi's unique and lasting role in the establishment of the state of India and its democratic institutions, which will be revered for generations to come.
Stating that Gandhi helped to make India the largest democracy in the world, it says his philosophy of nonviolent civil disobedience has influenced people around the world for the betterment of mankind.