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Global tribute to Gandhi: PM

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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has welcomed the decision of the United Nations to observe Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary as International Day of Non-violence, describing it as a "tribute by the world community to the Father of our Nation.''

In a statement here on Saturday, Dr. Singh said that the universal relevance of Gandhiji's message of non-violence "is more important today than ever before since nations across the world continue to grapple with the threat of conflict, violence and terrorism.''

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