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Indian diplomats commemorate Gandhi's 157th birthday abroad
Embassies in Beijing, Shanghai, Tokyo, Islamabad and Kathmandu marked Gandhi Jayanti with flowers, music and reflections on his teachings.
By Felo News Desk · Published
On Oct 2, 2026, Indian diplomatic missions in several countries marked Mahatma Gandhi’s 157th birth anniversary with floral tributes, cultural performances and remarks on his legacy, according to a PTI report cited by News18.
What happened
In Beijing, Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami and curator Yuan Xikun of the Jintai Art Museum laid flowers at a ceremony hosted by the Indian Embassy. A musical tribute by Chinese artists and bhajan renditions by the Indian diaspora accompanied the event. In Shanghai, Consul General Pratik Mathur joined fellow BRICS consuls in a similar tribute, with speakers reflecting on Gandhi’s relevance today. In Tokyo, Ambassador Naguma Mallick and local Indian community members laid flowers at Gandhi’s statue in Edogawa, highlighting principles such as “Antyodaya”, cleanliness and service. Youth groups performed devotional songs along the Edo River. In Islamabad, Charge d’Affaires Satyanjal Pandey and mission staff offered floral tributes, while in Kathmandu, Charge d’Affaires Rakesh Pandey led a ceremony with Indian Council for Cultural Relations students and teachers singing hymns.
What was said
Ambassador Doraiswami’s post on X noted the joint commemoration with the Indian community and “Friends of India”. Ambassador Mallick’s social‑media message emphasized Gandhi’s guiding values, especially the focus on the most vulnerable. The Indian missions’ statements described the events as celebrations of peace, harmony and non‑violence.
Key facts
- Indian missions in Beijing, Shanghai, Tokyo, Islamabad and Kathmandu held Gandhi Jayanti events on Oct 2, 2026. (news18.com)
- Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami and curator Yuan Xikun offered floral tributes at Beijing’s Jintai Art Museum. (news18.com)
- Consul General Pratik Mathur was joined by BRICS consuls for a tribute in Shanghai. (news18.com)
- Ambassador Naguma Mallick highlighted Gandhi’s principles of Antyodaya, cleanliness and service in Tokyo. (news18.com)
- Charge d’Affaires Satyanjal Pandey and Rakesh Pandey led tributes in Islamabad and Kathmandu respectively. (news18.com)
Sources
- [1] news18.com — originally reported as “Indian missions worldwide mark Mahatma Gandhi's 157th birth anniversary”
