"The central architect of modern India, Mahatma Gandhi, was an NRI. The foundation for India's freedom movement was laid in in South Africa...Nehru, BR Ambedkar, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Subhash Chandra Bose, all were NRIs and had an open mind about the outside world," he said.
"There is definitely a weakening of press freedom in India. It is apparent in India and the rest of the world can see it too. Press freedom is very critical for a democracy. One should be open to criticism. There is a clampdown on the institutional framework that allowed India to talk and
Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, the BJP leader said, "Prime Minister returned to the country from his three-nation tour. Today is a moment of pride for every Indian and for the ruling party. How much has the stature of our country increased, we get its indication every time".
Albanese said that they want to see Indian and Australian students studying in each other's countries. He also spoke about Indian-origin Sameer Pandey being elected as Lord Mayor.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel performed Bhumipujan for the Mahatma Gandhi University of Horticulture and Forestry in Chhattisgarh's Durg district.
During his visit, PM Modi attended the Quad meeting, G7 Summit in Hiroshima and met several world leaders on the sidelines of the meeting. He also visited the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.
The location has been chosen as a mark of solidarity for peace and non-violence. Mahatma Gandhi dedicated his life to peace and non-violence. The location truly resonates with the principles and life of Gandhiji, which continues to inspire the world and its leaders.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in Japan at the invitation of Fumio Kishida to attend the G7 Summit, unveiled a bust of Mahatma Gandhi on Saturday in Hiroshima.
Baghel was reacting to Shah's remark where he said four Gujaratis-Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Morarji Desai and Narendra Modi-have made significant contributions to the modern history of India.
Speaking in Gujarati at a function organized on the occasion of the completion of 125 years of Delhi Gujarati Samaj, Shah said that Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Morarji Desai and Narendra Modi are those four Gujaratis who made significant contributions to the modern history o