President Mrs Pratibha Devi Singh Patil has greeted the nation on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti.

In her message she said that the significance of Gandhiji's philosophy of Non Violence and Peace is relevant today as never before.

The President said that Gandhi Jayanti is an occassion to rededicate ourselves to deeply understand and internalize Bapuji's message of peace, tolerance, communal harmony and work for national development.

Mrs Patil said that the leadership of Father of the Nation inspired millions to unite for the cause of freedom and independence.