Visiting South African Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Nckuka placed a wreath at Gandhi's main New Delhi memorial on Monday morning.
But as many praised Gandhi's legacy, it wasn't clear how relevant his legacy was for many young Indians.
In a survey published on Sunday by the Economic Times newspaper, young Indian business leaders and students were asked who was the biggest icon of today's times.
Microsoft founder Bill Gates won with 37 percent -- beating out Gandhi who only received 30 percent.
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