<div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">As the world marks Nelson Mandela Day, leaders from all over the world have been paying their tribute to the great social reformer on his birth centenary. President Ram Nath Kovind, in a tweet, called him an inspiration for Africa, India and for human dignity. He said, it is so fitting that in Madiba's 100th birth year, India will begin to commemorate the Mahatma's 150th.</span></div>''<div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"></div>''<div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu also paid his respects to the iconic leader. In a tweet, he said, Mandela was a legendary personality, who championed the cause of human rights and dignity with an indomitable spirit. He said, Mandela will continue to inspire millions of people around the world. </div>''<div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"></div>''<div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Information and Broadcasting Minister, Rajyavardhan Rathore, also tweeted on the occasion to pay his respect. He said, Mandela was a revolutionary leader and with a deep rooted sense of justice and liberty. Mr Rathore said Mandela will forever be a symbol of hope and freedom for generations to come. </div>''<div class="yj6qo" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"></div>