Washington: The Indian community in Washington paid floral tributes to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi in front of the Indian embassy here at a commemorative ceremony to mark Gandhi`s 144th birth anniversary.
Addressing the gathering, Indian Ambassador Nirupama Rao reiterated the continuing importance of Gandhi`s message of non-violence.
`Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram`, a favourite song of Mahatma Gandhi, was sung at the event.
The Gandhi Memorial Centre here in cooperation with the Indian embassy also held a commemorative event.
IANS
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