Panama City, May 28 -- The all-party Indian parliamentary delegation led by Shashi Tharoor paid floral tributes to the Mahatma Gandhi bust at Peace Plaza of the University of Panama on Wednesday.

Speaking here, Shashi Tharoor said, "For us, today, it is very important that we come to the University which shapes the minds of the young people of Panama because we would like them to grow up not only with respect for the ideals and service of Mahatma Gandhi but also with respect for the valiant struggle he waged not just for peace but for freedom of our country."

"Mahatma Gandhi was a giant of our independence struggle against the British. He is known as the Father of our Nation, and he used the messages of truth, peace, non-violence, and l...