SEE PICS: VP Venkaiah Naidu unveils new Mahatma Gandhi statue at Rajghat; says people should strive to realise Bapu's dreams

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday, the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, said people should strive to realise the dreams of Mahatma Gandhi and usher in 'Ram Rajya', where all would be equal with no discrimination of any kind.

He was interacting with the students of 'Dayanand Vidyalaya' after unveiling the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat here on the occasion of the 148th birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation.

Unveiling the Statue of Mahatma Gandhi on his 148th birth anniversary, at Rajghat Samadhi Complex, in Delhi, first of its kind at Rajghat. pic.twitter.com/F3wLzHRy5C

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Inaugurating the Interpretation Centre that enables interactive learning about life and works of Mahatma, at Rajghat Samadhi Complex, Delhi. pic.twitter.com/fzwNWFmTib

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Learning about the life and works of Mahatma Gandhi ji through Digital Display using LED screen at the Interpretation Centre. pic.twitter.com/RBSKPwWRyc

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Inaugurating the Administrative Wing of Rajghat Samadhi Committee, at Rajghat Samadhi Complex, in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/BfDPzS37NA

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Interacting with the Children doing Charakha at the Interpretation Centre, at Rajghat Samadhi Complex, in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/WUMTAcEbqo

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Underlining that Gandhi's teachings are universal truth, the Vice President said the Mahatma's desire to build 'Ram Rajya' should be properly understood and requested the government and the people to work in that direction, an official release said.

'Ram Rajya' means an ideal rule, where there was no fear, hunger, corruption, exploitation and discrimination, he said.

"It is our duty at various levels and we must all work for the ideals of Rama Rajya and... the expectations of Mahatma Gandhi," he added.

Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, among other dignitaries, was present on the occasion.