Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the National Civil Rights Museum yesterday and interacted with the Indian community in Memphis, Tennessee on the last day of his tour to the US.

Interacting with the Indian diaspora from Memphis, Atlanta, and Nashville, Mr. Singh lauded the achievements of the Indian community and their contribution to society, science and economy.

He described them as a living bridge between India and US, fostering close relations and goodwill.

He also acknowledged the efforts of the Indian community in establishing an exhibit of Mahatma Gandhi and placing two honorary Gandhi Way street signals near the National Civil Rights Museum on the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi in 2019.

The National Civil Rights Museum traces the history of the civil rights movement in the US from the 17th century and is built around the site of the assassination of Martin Luther King Junior in 1968.

It also has a bust of Mahatma Gandhi, acknowledging his inspiration for non-violent struggle.