Mahatma’s martyrdom: Kerala CM urges people to safeguard secular values in tribute to Mahatma Gandhi

On Mahatma Gandhi's death anniversary, Vijayan in a post on X, stressed the Father of the Nation's message of peace and harmony.

BySouth First Desk

Published Jan 30, 2024 | 9:55 AMUpdatedJan 30, 2024 | 9:55 AM

Mahatma Gandhi death anniversary

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan highlighted Mahatma Gandhi’s “steadfast commitment to democracy and secularism” on Tuesday, 30 January, and urged people to safeguard the country’s secular social fabric from the “clutches of religious fanaticism”.

On Mahatma Gandhi’s death anniversary, Vijayan in a post on X, said the Father of the Nation’s message of peace and harmony is more crucial than ever.

“On the anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s martyrdom, we remember his steadfast commitment to democracy and secularism. As communal forces attempt to undermine these values, let’s heed Gandhi’s warning against division and stand united for inclusivity and equality,” he said in the post.

“Let us pledge to safeguard our secular social fabric from the clutches of religious fanaticism, the very force that claimed Mahatma Gandhi’s life.

“His message of peace and harmony is more crucial than ever.”

(With PTI Inputs)