<span style="color: #222222;">President and Vice President have greeted the nation on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti, the 152nd birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi.<br />'' <br />''In his message, President Ram Nath Kovind said, Mahatma Gandhi Gandhi is especially known around the world for his non-violent movement and his birth anniversary is celebrated as Non-violence Day.<br />''<br />''He said, Gandhi ji believed that non-violence is a philosophy, a principle and an experience which can be made the basis for betterment of society.<br />''<br />''He made strenuous efforts for attaining Swaraj, removing untouchability, eradicating social evils, improving the economic condition of our farmers and women empowerment.<br />''<br />''President said, Gandhi Jayanti is a special day for all Indians and this is an occasion to remember Gandhiji's struggles and sacrifice.<br />''<br />''He said, this occasion inspires everyone to resolve to work for the prosperity and development of our fellow citizens and country.<br />''<br />''Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu has said that Mahatma Gandhi showed the world a novel way of struggle against injustice – that of truth and non-violence and left an ever-lasting imprint on humanity.<br />''<br />''He founded his efforts to liberate India from colonial rule on the values of Truth (Satyagraha) and Non-Violence (Ahimsa).<br />''<br />''Mr Naidu said, Mahatma Gandhi remains a champion and icon of the oppressed, even in the 21st century.<br />''<br />''He said, the people can draw inspiration from Gandhiji's life and philosophy on sustainable development, self-reliance, empowerment of the marginalised and the push for gram swarajya.<br />''<br />''Vice President said, his life continues to be a beacon of light for the country, guiding our national progress.</span>