Port Louis, Oct 02: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pramod Mahajan today joined people of Mauritius in paying homage to the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi, on the occasion of his 133rd birth anniversary.
Mahajan offered floral tributes to the portrait of Mahatma Gandhi at a function held at Mahatma Gandhi Institute. natives, joined Indians and people of Indian origin in paying homage to the Mahatma.
Gandhi's favourite bhajans and all religious prayers were rendered on the occasion.

The institute, established in 1970 was inaugurated by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi during her visit. It has over 1,000 students including 350 undergraduates and half of them are studying Hindi.
Hindi, as a subject for master degree, is being introduced from the next academic session.

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