New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- On the eve of Mahatma Gandhi's 157th birth anniversary, President Droupadi Murmu paid tribute to him, saying his message of peace and non-violence holds vital relevance amid ongoing global conflicts.

"On behalf of all citizens, I pay my respectful tribute to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, on his 157th birth anniversary, celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti," the President said in her message on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti.

According to the release, Murmu said Gandhi's life and ideals are widely respected by the global community and noted that an atmosphere of war and conflict prevails in many parts of the world, affecting all nations.

"In these circumstances, Mahatma Gandhi's message of peace and non-violence beco...