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Solemn message

The cartoon (Jan. 30) on Gandhiji has conveyed a perfect and hard-hitting message to all those who stake claim to and aspire for Bharat Ratna. Mahatma Gandhi never received an award but his service to mankind is revered the world over and remains unparalleled.

Vinod Kumar,

Palayamkottai

An excellent tribute to the Father of the Nation, the cartoon is a timely and meaningful reminder to all those clamouring for Bharat Ratna that there lived a man who was conferred with nothing but had everything a leader could aspire for.

Antony Lawrence,

Coimbatore

All thanks to The Hindu for presenting a unique dedication to Gandhiji. What better way to remember, revere and set off thoughts of the Mahatma? We need more citizens to understand the Gandhian letter and spirit, and steer the community towards social and intellectual progress, living a simple life and cultivating higher levels of thought.

R. Swarnalatha,

Coimbatore

The cartoon speaks volumes about the simplicity of the man who remains an icon 60 years after his death, which proves that one need not be a Bharat Ratna or a Nobel laureate to be loved and respected.

Syed Sultan Mohiddin,

Kadapa

I am reminded of what I read years ago. It was a reply to the question why the Mahatma was denied the Nobel — “you don’t give a Nobel prize to Gautama Buddha or Jesus Christ.”

V. Sivakumar,

Kochi

The Hindu has paid a fitting tribute to the memory of the Father of the Nation on Martyrs’ Day through its cartoon that has simultaneously served as an imaginative and telling comment on the current polity.

S.V. Venugopalan,

Chennai The most inspiring tableau that India can ever exhibit to the world is undoubtedly that of this little man of truth, non-violence and simplicity. Even without the Nobel or Bharat Ratna, Gandhiji continues to inspire the world. His ideals have the greatest relevance and will continue to do so in the coming days. Congratulations on giving us the most memorable cartoon, more effective than dozens of articles written on Gandhiji.

K.V. Ravindran,

Payyanur

Could there be any better comment than the cartoon on our netas hankering after power and awards?

Kollegala Sharma,

Mysore

The cartoon and the Newscape graphics published on the 60th anniversary of the assassination of the Mahatma are inspiring accounts of his great life. Bharat Ratna is the highest Indian civilian award and the Nobel Prize is the highest recognition in a particular field. But Gandhiji’s life and doctrine cannot be confined to any award or prize, however highest.

V.K. Sathyavan Nair,

Kottayam

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