SF Consulate, UN Envoy Mark Gandhiji’s Birth Anniversary

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) – Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, India’s permanent representative to the United Nations, offered tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary on October 2.

Paying homage to the Gandhi statue at the UN building in New York, Ambassador Harish said that it is a “constant reminder” that “peace is the way.”

“Began International Day of Non-Violence by paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi ji. His presence in the UN building is a constant reminder of following his path of truth & non-violence and that “Peace is the way”. Look forward to our discussions on Gandhian values and UN Charter today,” Ambassador Harish said in a post on X on October 2.

Later in the day, he participated in an event commemorating International Day of Violence at the UN building and emphasized that it reaffirmed the “universal relevance of non-violence to secure a culture of peace, tolerance, and understanding.”

San Francisco

The Consulate General of India in San Francisco, K Srikar Reddy, accompanied by consulate officers, paid floral tributes to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi in San Francisco.

“Located in a city known for its diverse culture and history, the statue serves as a reminder of the values of truth, tolerance, and compassion that Gandhi championed,” the Consulate General said.