The Deputy CM said that all leaders of the world have accepted the leadership and non-violence movement accomplished by the father of the nation. This is a programme to mark 100 years of Gandhi as Congress president and even though he is dead, his values are still alive, Shivakumar added.
In 1924, the Congress session was chaired by Mahatma Gandhi in Karnataka's Belgaum district, which is now called Belagavi. The rally was being held to commemorate the same historic event.
"Since we could not do it as a mark of respect for Dr (Manmohan) Singh. We postponed it (the public rally) and that's happening on January 21," Kharge told ANI.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said on Saturday that the Jai Bapu-Jai Bhim-Jai Samvidhan convention was being organised to remember Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi and Dr BR Ambedkar and to protect the Constitution.
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh condemned RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's remark that India gained "true independence" after the Ram Temple consecration, calling it an insult to Mahatma Gandhi and the Constitution, and demanded an apology from Bhagwat.
Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita who is on an official visit to Philippines paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and interacted with the students and Principal of Miriam College on Tuesday (local time).
He said that the carefully curated exhibits provide a glimpse into the multifaceted personality of BR Ambedkar. He said that the museum serves as an inspiration to everyone across the world.
Traffic restrictions, regulations, and diversion may be imposed on Ring Road (Mahatma Gandhi Marg), Nishad Raj Marg, Boulevard Road, SPM Marg, Lothian Road, and Netaji Subhash Marg from 7.00 am onwards, likely till 3.00 pm.
Manmohan Singh passed away at AIIMS, Delhi, on Thursday night at the age of 92 due to age-related medical conditions. He had a sudden loss of consciousness at home after which he was rushed to the AIIMS Delhi.
Amid the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting being held in Belagavi, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Thursday said that they are holding 'Nav Satyagrah Baithak', a new satyagraha in Belagavi due to the current government's focus on "spreading lies and hatred".
"...Today our nation is observing Veer Bal Divas...but at this moment, another picture comes up which aches our hearts. BJP Karnataka has posted a tweet in which it can be seen that in the event organised by Congress in Belagavi, the Indian Map they have put up, Pakistan occupied Kashmir