Mahatma remembered on 140th birth anniversary

Vice President Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Leader of Opposition L K Advani were among the prominent persons who offered floral tributes at Rajghat, the memorial of the Mahatma, here.

External Affairs Minister S M Krishna, Defence Minister A K Antony, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and Ministers of State Shashi Tharoor and Krishna Tirath also visited the memorial to offer their respects.

US Ambassador Timothy G Roemer also offered floral tributes at Rajghat. A number of foreign dignitaries were also present.

Leaders of various religions also offered prayers at the samadhi.