Mahatma Gandhi is my role model: Brazilian President Lula

22-Feb-2026

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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva discusses the profound influence of Mahatma Gandhi's principles on his life and political outlook. 

He describes Gandhi's theory as the driving force that achieved independence for India, calling him a 'role model' and an example of how change should occur. 

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva addresses Brazil's international position, stating that 'Brazil has no vocation to go to war' due to the country's numerous domestic challenges.