Marking the 151st birth anniversary of India’s great political leader Mahatma Gandhi, on 2nd October 2020, Lord Mayor of Manchester, Navendu Mishra MP, Aisha Kamani (Boohoo.com) joined guests for a flower laying ceremony at the Gandhi Statue in Cathedral Square. The ceremony was also attended by Councilor Abid Chohan, Mr Navendu Mishra MP, Mrs Aisha Kamani ,Cannon Marcia Wall from Manchester Cathedral, Rabbi Warren Elf, Director, Faith Network for Manchester, Councilors and faith leaders.
To commemorate the birth of the Mahatma, a 9ft bronze statue of the icon of peace was unveiled a year ago in Manchester by Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshbhai, Founder and Spiritual Head of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur (SRMD). The costs of the statue were sponsored by the Kamani Family in memory of their grandfather, fellow scholar, Bhanji Khanji Kamani.
Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester said, “Gandhi is a leader who championed the power of peaceful protest and his teachings are as relevant today as ever.”
Aisha Kamani, wife of Mahmud Kamani, founder of Boohoo.com, said, “This statue is significant for the city of Manchester as it represents Mahatma Gandhi’s values of peace ,love and unity, especially right now because of Covid-19. It reminds us to stay loving and open our hearts to the people. I am proud to be part of this through my family and as a Mancunian.”
