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Peace marches, drives against plastic use mark 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi

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Press Trust of India Chandigarh
Last Updated : Oct 02 2019 | 4:50 PM IST

Campaigns against single-use plastic and peace marches on Wednesday marked the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi in parts of Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh.

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and his Haryana counterpart Manohar Lal Khattar paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and called upon people to follow the path shown by Mahatma Gandhi.

"Humble tributes to Mahatma Gandhion his 150th Birth Anniversary. May his commitment to truth, non-violence & compassion for all continue to guide us.Let us all come together & renew our commitment to Gandhiji's pledge to wipe every tear from every eye," Amarinder said in his tweet.

Khattar, who took part in a swachhta campaign in Badshahpur, Gurgaon, said, "We should all take a pledge to follow footsteps of Mahatma Gandhi."

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First Published: Oct 02 2019 | 4:50 PM IST

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