CLIMATE ACTION: INDIA HAS TO PLAY MAJOR LEADERSHIP ROLE

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 “India has a major leadership role to play on climate action and Agenda 2030”,  UN Deputy Secretary General Amina J. Mohammed said in New Delhi. The Deputy Secretary General is in New Delhi to participate in COP-14 New Delhi summit.  She also visited Gandhi Smriti and paid tributes to Gandhi, says a communication from the world body.

“The guiding light of Mahatma Gandhi’s enduring message for a peaceful and sustainable world, continues to shine today. His life inspires non-violent, moral courage in the face of discord and reminds us how powerful people’s movements can be in catalyzing social transformations”, she wrote in the visitors’ book.

“I truly believe that nothing short of a global Satyagraha – the force of truth – towards Sarvodaya – the upliftment of all and Leaving No One Behind - will change the world”, she wrote.

It is notable that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to address UNGA on 27^th September. This will be his first address to the UN General Assembly after abrogation of article 370 in J&K. The visit is of Deputy General Secretary is also considered important considering the recent developments on several fronts in New Delhi.  

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