The President of India Droupadi Murmu, along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan and other leaders, paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his 156th birth anniversary with solemn tributes and messages emphasizing Gandhi’s enduring legacy of peace, non-violence, and social progress. The celebrations took place at Raj Ghat, New Delhi, the memorial of the Father of the Nation, marking Gandhi Jayanti, which is also observed globally as the International Day of Non-Violence.
President of India:
The President of India Droupadi Murmu paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his 156th birth anniversary and attended Sarva Dharma Prarthana at Rajghat, New Delhi. She highlighted how Gandhi dedicated his life to fighting social evils such as untouchability, illiteracy, and addiction, while promoting support for the weaker sections of society.
Prime Minister of India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tribute at Raj Ghat , today. The PM honouring Bapu’s lifelong dedication to truth, non-violence, and service to humanity. In a post in Social media the PM wrote, ” Gandhi Jayanti is about paying homage to the extraordinary life of beloved Bapu, whose ideals transformed the course of human history. He demonstrated how courage and simplicity could become instruments of great change. He believed in the power of service and compassion as essential means of empowering people. We will keep following his path in our quest to build a Viksit Bharat.”
Vice President of India :
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan paid floral tributes and homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary at Rajghat, New Delhi. In a post on X, the Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan wrote, ” My respectful tributes to our beloved Bapu Mahatma Gandhi Ji, on his birth anniversary today. Bapu, through his life and teachings, showed us the path of truth, love, and selfless service to mankind. His entire life truly was an experiment with truth. As he reminded us, “Recall the face of the poorest and the weakest man you have seen, and ask yourself if the step you contemplate is going to be of any use to him.” His idea of Antyodaya continues to guide us to work for the upliftment of the last person. These timeless ideals continue to inspire our nation and the world.”
Gandhi Jayanti is a national holiday in India and is recognized by the United Nations as the International Day of Non-Violence, highlighting the worldwide resonance of Gandhi’s philosophy. The day is marked by solemn commemorations at memorials, dissemination of Gandhi’s ideals through various media, and educational initiatives fostering peace and compassion.
