BILL GATES ON MAHATMA GANDHI

By Anshika Khera

Philanthropist Bill Gates said that the ideals of equality and dignity of Mahatma Gandhi are foundational to the Gates Foundation’s work. He underlined  that India pioneered solutions that can save and improve millions of lives across the Global South. Bill Gates was addressing a special celebration hosted by the Consulate General of India in Seattle in partnership with the Gates Foundation, showcasing Indian culture, arts and cuisine on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi’s 156th birth anniversary on Thursday.

Bill Gates ,Chair and Board member of Gates Foundation ,said as quoted, “It’s fitting that we’re coming together on the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. The ideals he championed, the equality and dignity of every person, are foundational to the work we do.” “Today, India stands as a global leader in innovation and is pioneering solutions with the potential to save and improve millions of lives across the Global South. We look forward to continuing to partner with India on its journey toward Viksit Bharat 2047,” the Microsoft co-founder said at the event held at the Gates Foundation.

The event also featured a special address on the ‘Relevance of Gandhian Values in Contemporary World Order’ by President of the Global Security Institute Jonathan Granoff.Earlier in the day, a commemorative event was held at the statue of Gandhi near the Bellevue Public Library, where Bellevue City Council leadership joined in honoring the legacy of the Mahatma.

In addition, another commemorative function was hosted during the day at the Seattle Center, near the base of the iconic Space Needle. Floral tributes were offered at the bust of Mahatma Gandhi by Washington State Senator Vandana Slatter in the presence of Chairman and Founder of the Martin Luther King (MLK) – Gandhi Foundation Eddie Rye.