New Mexico/New Delhi, Sep 2 (UNI) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla who is leading an Indian Parliamentary Delegation to Mexico, unveiled a bust of freedom fighter Dr. Pandurang Khankhoje in Chapingo University in Mexico, today.
Speaking on this occasion, Birla recalled that Dr.Pandurang Khankhoje was an outstanding Indian revolutionary, scholar, agricultural scientist and statesman who was among the founding fathers of Ghadar Party.
Birla hailed Dr. Khankhoje as a true inspiration for the posterity who will continue to define Mexico’s journey towards development.
He added that at a time when martyrs like Dr. Khankhoje are being remembered and efforts are being made in India to bring their life journey as an inspiration for others, we have made his memory lasting forever for the people of India and Mexico by paying our heartfelt tributes to him.
Birla also visited Chapingo University in Mexico, the oldest agricultural university in Latin America. Dr. Victor Villalobos, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Dev. & Dr. Jose Ramirez, Rector of the university briefed Birla about functioning of the agricultural university. The dignitaries discussed about expanding trade in agricultural and food processing sectors and levering innovations in these sectors in our two countries.
Later, Birla called on President of the Chamber of Deputies in Mexico Santiago Creel.
Mentioning about successful governance in India through democratic means, Birla said that Indian Parliament is the epitome of will and aspirations of the people of India. Observing that Parliament of India is consistently working to bring rapid socio-economic transformation in the lives of people, he informed that matters of public importance are raised in Parliament by Members of both ruling and opposition parties.
Observing that there are striking similarities between civilizational and cultural journeys of India and Mexico, Birla lauded bonhomie in their multi-ethnic and multi-religious societies.
He also mentioned that both Parliaments have entered into as many as 10 agreements which put an onerous responsibility upon us to further strengthen bilateral engagement. Emphasizing on India’s commitment to become a developed nation by 2047, Birla said that an action plan is ready in this regard.
Birla also visited the Parliament of Mexico where he was briefed about functioning of the Mexican Parliament. He observed several similarities between the democratic traditions of India and Mexico.
“It reaffirmed my belief that Parliament is a place for debates and discussions and for policy making which facilitates the welfare of the people. The last person in the queue should benefit from our laws and policies”, said Birla.
He also paid floral tributes at the Statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Chapultepec Park in Mexico City, and inaugurated India-Mexico friendship garden in Mexican Parliament Complex.
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