Imphal: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee on Sunday, marking the final day of his US tour.
The museum, which chronicles the history of the civil rights movement in the United States from the 17th century to the present day, is located at the site where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in 1968. Notably, it features a bust of Mahatma Gandhi, acknowledging his influence on the non-violent resistance movement.
During his visit, Rajnath Singh met with members of the Indian diaspora from Memphis, Atlanta, Nashville, and nearby regions. He praised their contributions to society, science, and the economy, describing them as a “living bridge” between India and the United States, strengthening bilateral relations and goodwill.
The Defence Minister also commended the Indian community’s efforts in establishing an exhibit of Mahatma Gandhi and installing two honorary ‘Gandhi Way’ street signs near the National Civil Rights Museum in celebration of Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary in 2019.
In his final address of the tour, Singh highlighted India’s remarkable progress over the past decade and emphasized the nation’s bright prospects for the future.
