Azadi ka Amrit Mohotsav has been marked in Madagascar by the unveiling of the Mahatma Gandhi Green Triangle
India Ambassador Abhay Kumar inaugurated it along with officials of Madagascar.
India’s 75th year of Independence was marked by the inauguration of the Mahatma Gandhi Green Triangle recently in Madagascar on Wednesday that was 16th of March 2022. Antananarivo Mayor Naina along with Abhay Kumar who is the Indian ambassador of Madagascar inaugurated this iconic triangle.
Mahatma Gandhi Green Triangle, What Is It, Location
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The grand inauguration of the Mahatma Gandhi Green Triangle was attended by diplomatic corps, members of the Madagascar government, Indian diaspora members, and members and heads of international organizations. Mr. Andriantsitohaina thanked the Indian embassy for making efforts to green the area beautifully. He also mentioned that the creation of this green space has also led to the beautification of the capital of Madagascar which was also the aim of Antananarivo’s Urban Municipality.
Mr. Abhay Kumar stated that Mahatma Gandhi was the greatest Pravasi who led India’s freedom. Kumar also mentioned that Gandhi has changed the lives of all Indians.
Back in 2019 also Abhay organized an event on the 150th birth anniversary of the Greatest Pravasi Mahatma Gandhi in Madagascar by presenting postal stamps of Mahatma Gandhi to the Mayor of the capital of Madagascar. Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam was organized last week by the Indian embassy to mark the beginning of the Azadi ka Mohotsav.
This event was inaugurated by the communication and culture minister Lalatiana Rakotondrazafy Andriatongarivo. Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam states that the entire earth is one family. This event was appreciated by Indians as well.
Mahatma Gandhi Green Triangle’s Location
Mahatma Gandhi Green Triangle is located in the capital of Madagascar that is Antananarivo. Madagascar has a large number of people residing in its capital and other cities who hail from Gujarat, India. That is why the location of the Green Triangle has been kept in the capital.
On this occasion Indian ambassador also cited a popular quote by Gandhi, Earth satisfies enough to satisfy every man’s need but not every man’s greed. According to him, this green space depicts the philosophy and vision of Gandhi of always respecting nature.