New Delhi, Oct. 2 -- Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary, recalling his contributions to India's freedom struggle and his message of truth, non-violence and peace.

In a post on X, Kharge described Gandhi as the "Father of the Nation" and said his principles of truth, non-violence, harmony and justice continued to hold relevance in the face of present-day challenges.

Quoting Mahatma Gandhi, he posted, "First they will ignore you, then they will laugh at you, then they will fight you, and then you will win."

"The Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, who gave strength to truth, courage to non-violence, and made Satyagraha the most powerful weapon against injustice, not o...