States, UTs release over 900 prisoners as part of commemoration of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi

The States and Union Territories, UTs have released over 900 prisoners as part of commemoration of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. 

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on 18th July this year had decided that special



remission to specific category of prisoners may be given and they may be released from prisons in three phases. 

Prisoners will be gifted with books relating to Mahatma Gandhi and will also be provided suitable counseling.