Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat on his death anniversary, remembering the Father of the Nation for his enduring ideals of swadeshi and non-violence that continue to guide India’s path towards self-reliance and development.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat. His timeless ideals continue to guide our nation’s journey. We reaffirm our commitment to his principles and to building an India rooted in justice, harmony and service to humanity.”
In another post, PM Modi highlighted Gandhi’s unwavering commitment to non-violence. “Revered Bapu always emphasised non-violence for the protection of humanity. There is such power in it that can change the world without weapons. Ahimsa param dharmast-thahimsa parantpah, ahimsa paramam satyam yato dharmah pravartate (Nonviolence is the ultimate duty, nonviolence is the ultimate austerity. Nonviolence is the ultimate truth, and it advances the cause of righteousness),” he wrote.
President Droupadi Murmu paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat and attended the all-religion prayer meeting (Sarva-Dharma-Prarthana) and the Martyrs’ Day ceremony held at Mahatma Gandhi Smriti Sthal. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, and several other senior leaders were present at the ceremony.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju were among other leaders who paid homage to Gandhi , recalling his role in uniting the country and promoting truth, non-violence and social harmony.
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi, remains the most revered leader in India’s political history for his unparalleled contribution to the freedom struggle. Through his unwavering commitment to ‘Ahimsa (non-violence)’ and civil disobedience, Gandhi mobilised millions and played a decisive role in ending British colonial rule.
Fondly called Bapu, Gandhi was assassinated on January 30, 1948. His death anniversary is observed every year as Martyr’s Day, with leaders and citizens across the country paying tribute to his enduring legacy of peace, unity and moral courage.
with inputs from agencies
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