By Faruk Zorlu
ANKARA (AA) – The Indian embassy in Ankara Tuesday marked the birth anniversary of pacifist independence leader Mahatma Gandhi with an early-morning march.
The embassy organized a “Peace Walk” to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Indian leader.
Speaking at the event, Indian Ambassador to Turkey Sanjay Bhattacharyya said: “Gandhi always relied on innate nature of humankind, and the strength and the ability to overcome all adversity.
“This is what led to very strong democratic tradition in India. ”
Emphasizing the Indian leader’s ability to say no, Bhattacharyya recalled the Non-Cooperation Movement — an attempt led by Gandhi to resist the British rule in India through non-violent means.
“In many ways, this gives people the strength to find their own ways within their own culture and heritage,” the ambassador said.
After the Peace Walk, participants made a stop before Gandhi's picture and left flowers.
In 2007, the UN declared Oct. 2 as the International Non-violence Day.
