Mahatma Gandhi remains big draw - 62 years after death
New Delhi: More than six decades have passed since Mahatma Gandhi was killed, but his philosophy and thoughts continue to attract people from across the world.
Thousands visit his memorial at Rajghat here every day. So it was on Saturday, his death anniversary and many were disappointed when securitymen closed down the complex to secure the place for dignitaries who would come to pay tribute.
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"Gandhiji was a great person and he is respected worldwide. We specially came here so that our son Anish, who is preparing a project on him, can see Rajghat himself," Meena Sundaram, a physician based in Boston, said.
Image: People paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary in Bhubaneswar on Jan 30, 2010.
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