Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid glowing tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his 150th birth anniversary, describing him as the "best teacher" and "the guiding light" who continues to give courage to millions globally.
In an op-ed in 'The New York Times' to mark the birth anniversary of Gandhi, Modi talks about the ideals epitomised by the apostle of peace who inspired such iconic leaders as Martin Luther King Jr and Nelson Mandela.
"The guiding light whose inspiration got Dr King to India was Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, the Mahatma, the Great Soul. On Wednesday, we observe his 150th birth anniversary. Gandhi Ji, or Bapu, continues to give courage to millions globally," Modi writes in the piece titled 'Why India and the World Need Gandhi'.
Elaborating on Gandhi's vision on nationalism, the prime minister notes that Gandhi "envisioned Indian nationalism as one that was never narrow or exclusive but one that worked for the service of humanity."
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