V-P says usher in ‘Ram Rajya’ in country

New Delhi, Oct 2: Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu said on Monday that people should strive together to realise the dreams of Mahatma Gandhi and usher in ‘Ram Rajya’ where 'all are equal and there is no discrimination of any kind'. He was interacting with the children from Dayanand Vidyalaya school after unveiling the statue of Mahatma Gandhi on his 148th birth anniversary here. Mr Naidu told them that 'Gandhi ji's thoughts are immortal, his wish for Ram Rajya should be properly understood and governments and people must work in that direction.' Ram Rajya, he elaborated, 'means an ideal rule, where there is no fear, where there is no hunger, where there is no corruption, where there is no exploitation, where there is no discrimination. It is our duty at various levels and we must all work for the ideals of Ram Rajya, given to the expectations of Mahatma Gandhi.' The 1.8-metre-long bronze statue unveiled here is the first statue at Rajghat complex. Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs (independent charge) Hardeep Singh Puri and other dignitaries were present on the occasion. The Vice-President inaugurated an Interpretation Centre in the Parking Area of the complex. The centre enables interactive learning about the life and works of the Mahatma through digital display using LED screens. Visitors can watch films, life events, listen to speeches of Gandhiji besides participating in quiz, using ear phones for interaction without disturbance. He also inaugurated a new administrative wing of Rajghat Samadhi Committee equipped with Visitors Room, Publication Unit, Staff Room, Drinking Water facility, an official release here said. UNI