Rashtrapati Bhavan library inaugurated

July 25, 2014 15:28

Inauguration of a public library and unveiling a statue of Mahatma Gandhi were organised by Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday to mark President President Pranab Mukherjee, PM Narendra Modi, former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh and Home Minister Rajnath Singh today dedicated the Rashtrapati Bhavan museum to the nation. Today, Pranab Mukherjee marks one year in office.

The president will also interact with governors across the country through a video conferencing facility installed at the Rashtrapati Bhavan and host a dinner for the council of ministers. The library building was a dilapidated structure which was scheduled for demolition. It was renovated into a public library for use by residents of the Rashtrapati Bhavan estate and their children.The statue of Gandhi has been made by 89-year-old Ram Sutar of Maharashtra.

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