A statue of Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled on Thursday by President Ram Nath Kovind and his Bugarian counterpart Rumen Radev at the famous South Park, located at the centre of Sofia.
The statue was conceived and erected by eminent Bulgarian sculptor Ivan Rusev.
Kovind also presented a copy of Gandhi's book 'Hind Swaraj' to Radev.
"Grateful to the people of Bulgaria for giving Mahatma Gandhi an eternal home in Bulgaria on their National Unification Day. This is a meaningful tribute to a man who dedicated his entire life to the service of humanity," Kovind said.
Earlier in the day, the President wished the people of Bulgaria on the occasion of Unification Day.
"I am glad to be in Sofia to share this cherished moment," he said.
September 6 commemorates the unification of Eastern Rumelia and Bulgaria in 1885.
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