New book released on Mahatma at UN on Non-violence Day

MKG (Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi)- Imaging Peace, Truth and Ahimsa,' written by Birad Rajaram Yajnik was unveiled at a function .

October 1 is celebrated as International Day on Non-violence by the UN .

The Permanent Mission of India to the UN in New York commemorated the day with a function. The President of the General Assembly Joseph Deiss was the chief guest, while Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon was represented by his Chef de Cabinet Vijay Nambiar.

Indian envoy H S Puri welcomed the guests and exhorted the universal relevance of non-violence and the desire for a culture of peace, tolerance and understanding.

His emphasis on human rights and people centric development was echoed in the UN charter and resonated in the Millennium Development Goals, he added.