Srinagar, Jan. 31 -- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said the welfare of the deprived section should be the government's topmost priority and society's collective strength must bring the poorest of poor to the mainstream of development.

According to an official press release, Attending the 'Shanti Doot Sammelan' organised by Gandhi Global Family here to mark the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Sinha paid rich tributes to the father of the nation.

The LG said the principles and values of truth and non-violence to which Gandhi was always committed are beyond time and place.

"They are as relevant today as they were during Gandhi's lifetime. He has guided us for peaceful resolution of differences and well-being of every Indi...