A statue of Mahatma Gandhi was installed in Lincoln, the capital of the US state of Nebraska. Governor Pillay, Indian Consul General Prakash Gupta and other important personalities were present at the unveiling ceremony of the bronze statue at the Governor’s office. In the event held on this occasion, it was announced that December 6 will be celebrated as Mahatma Gandhi Day at the official level throughout the state every year. The speakers at the event emphasized the need for the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi, especially his principles of non-violence, in today’s times. The Governor said that this statue will continue to remind us of the teachings of Mahatma. He said that by adopting the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi, peace and brotherhood can be promoted in the society. Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly and former Nebraska Senator Ben Nelson spoke about the relevance of Mahatma Gandhi’s ideology, saying that his approach to nonviolence and agitation, Satyagraha, can solve today’s challenges. The event was also attended by a large number of people from the Indian American community.
