Pune: Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan, offered floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at the Gandhi Memorial in Nisargopachar Ashram, Pune, on Sunday. The visit marked a moment of homage to the Father of the Nation, underscoring the continued relevance of Gandhian values in public life and national development.
Officials accompanying the Vice President said the tribute was paid as part of his ongoing engagement with institutions and heritage sites that represent India’s freedom‑struggle legacy and social reform movements. The Nisargopachar Ashram, known for its association with nature‑based healing and holistic living, also embodies several Gandhian principles of simplicity and self‑reliance.
The Vice President’s team noted that such visits help reinforce the importance of Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals—non‑violence, truth and service—to citizens, especially the younger generation. No formal address was delivered at the memorial, but the floral offering was accompanied by a brief prayer and moments of silence in homage to the Mahatma.
