On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, which is being observed tomorrow, President Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greeting to the whole nation.
"The birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of our nation, is an occasion for all of us to rededicate ourselves to Bapuji's ideals of truth, non-violence and all-round development," said President Mukherjee.
"Gandhiji's leadership inspired millions to unite in the cause of freedom and independence. He also taught us to stand resolutely against fear, to understand the importance of truth and to work for the betterment of our motherland,' he added.
Pledging to convert Gandhiji's belief that cleanliness is next only to Godliness, into a national passion, President Mukherjee said, "Every road, every path, every office, every home, every hut, every stream and every particle in the air around us can and must be kept clean."
Calling upon every Indian to do his utmost to make a success of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, he said that we should work hard to achieve the goal of toilets in every home by 2019 - the 150th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhiji's birth.
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan is launched by the government to ensure hygiene, waste management and sanitation across the country.
