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Obama
visits Rajghat, pays tribute to 'hero' Mahatma Gandhi
Monday November 08, 2010 11:21:49 AM,
IANS
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New Delhi:
US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama Monday
visited Mahatma Gandhi's memorial Rajghat and paid tribute to the
father of the nation whom he has referred to as his "real hero".
The first couple placed a wreath at Gandhi's 'samadhi' -- the
memorial is a black marble platform, located on the right bank of
the river Yamuna. It has an eternal flame burning at one end.
The US president, who visited the Gandhi Museum at Mani Bhavan in
Mumbai Saturday, wrote in the visitor's book: "I am filled with
hope and inspiration as I have the privilege to view this
testament to Gandhi's life. He is a hero not just to India but to
the world."
Obama, accompanied by Michelle, arrived in India Saturday and
headed to Mumbai. They reached Delhi Sunday afternoon and will be
here until Tuesday morning when they will leave for Indonesia.
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