G-20 leaders arrive at Rajghat to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi
The Hindu
PM Modi welcomed G20 leaders to Rajghat, where they paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. He presented them with an 'angvastram' and explained the significance of 'Bapu Kuti'. Leaders also signed the 'Peace Wall' at the Leaders' Lounge.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday received G-20 leaders at the rain-drenched Rajghat where they will pay tributes to Mahatma Gandhi.
United Nations Secretary General António Guterres, IMF head Kristalina Georgieva, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong were amongst the first to reach the venue this morning.
Mr. Modi welcomed the dignitaries with an 'angvastram' or stole while standing against the backdrop of an image of 'Bapu Kuti'.
Bapu Kuti is located at Sevagram ashram near Wardha in Maharashtra, which was Mahatma Gandhi's residence from 1936 till his death in 1948.
The prime minister was seen explaining the leaders about the significance of 'Bapu Kuti'.
After paying tributes to the Mahatma, the leaders will also sign on the 'Peace Wall' at the Leaders' Lounge.
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