Rich tributes paid to Mahatma Gandhi

Government officials, religious leaders and students paid rich tributes to Mahatma Gandhi here on Friday to mark his death anniversary, which is observed as Martyrs’ Day.

Additional Deputy Commissioner B.R. Poornima, speaking at a function on the Deputy Commissioner’s office premises, paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi.

“Mahatma Gandhi was the apostle of peace and non-violence. Everyone should follow his principles,” she said.

Meanwhile, special prayers were offered to Gandhi at taluk headquarters across the district on Friday.