In Gujarat, mega cleanliness drives are being organised to pay tribute to the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary today. Our correspondent reports all religion prayers were organized at places associated with the life of Mahamtma Gandhi in the state.

Akashwani correspondent reports, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel participated in the All Religion prayer organised at Kirti Mandir , the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi in Porbandar today. Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad also celebrated the Gandhi Jayanti by organising All Religion prayer in the morning which was followed by a discourse by noted Gandhian Usha Ben Thakkar. The Gujarat Governor and chancellor of Gujarat Vidyapith, Acharya Devvrat launched the second edition of the book depicting the hundred years journey of Gujarat Vidyapith, which was started by Mahatma Gandhi in the year 1920. Gandhi Vandana programme was organised in Amreli in the presence of Union Minister Parshottam Rupala. The Minister along with the other BJP leaders purchased khadi on the occasion. Swachchanjali programmes are being held at various places in the state including tourist places such as Statue of Unity. Khadi exhibitions are also being organised across the state State ministers and local leaders are purchasing khadi in groups to promote local artisans.