Mahatma Gandhi. Wikimedia Commons
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his delivery anniversary and mentioned his timeless teachings “continue to illuminate our path.”
The nation remembered Bapu and former prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, revered freedom fighters and stalwarts of India, each of whom have been born on October 2.
Modi on Monday additionally paid floral tributes to Shastri at Vijay Ghat memorial early within the morning.
President of India Droupadi Murmu additionally paid floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat within the nationwide capital on the event of 154th Gandhi Jayanti.
“His thoughts were not merely idle musings, but an outcome of his sustained practice. That philosophy which is not made part of life was, according to him, “dry as dust”. Ideas, phrases and deeds have been of a chunk, in his case.” — President Droupadi Murmu pays tribute to Father of…
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 2, 2023
At present marks the 154th delivery anniversary of Gandhi, hailed because the Father of the Nation, who led India to freedom by way of the trail of non-violence, and continues to be a globally revered determine.
Modi reached Rajghat round 8 am and provided floral petals to the Mahatma’s memorial and bowed earlier than it.
An interfaith prayer service was held at Rajghat the place Gandhi’s favorite devotional songs have been additionally performed.
“I bow to Mahatma Gandhi on the big day of Gandhi Jayanti. His timeless teachings proceed to light up our path. Mahatma Gandhi’s affect is world, motivating the whole humankind to additional the spirit of unity and compassion.
“May we always work towards fulfilling his dreams. May his thoughts enable every youngster be (sic) the agent of change he dreamt of, fostering unity and harmony all over,” Modi posted on X on Monday.
I bow to Mahatma Gandhi on the big day of Gandhi Jayanti. His timeless teachings proceed to light up our path. Mahatma Gandhi’s affect is world, motivating the whole humankind to additional the spirit of unity and compassion. Might we at all times work in the direction of fulfilling his…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 2, 2023
A number of Union ministers and bureaucrats have been current on the event at Rajghat, located on the banks of Yamuna.
Modi additionally hailed Shastri on X, saying his iconic name for ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan’ resonates even at present.
“His unwavering commitment to India’s progress and his leadership during challenging times remain exemplary. May we always work to realise his vision for a strong India,” he posted.
Remembering Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji on his Jayanti. His simplicity, dedication to the nation, and iconic name for ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan’ resonate even at present, inspiring generations. His unwavering dedication to India’s progress and his management throughout difficult occasions stay…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 2, 2023
Indian Nationwide Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge paid floral tributes to the ‘Father of the Nation’ Mahatma Gandhi on his delivery anniversary (October 2) at Rajghat.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and MP Rahul Gandhi on Monday paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his delivery anniversary.
Within the morning, Kharge paid floral tributes to the Father of the Nation at Rajghat.
Additionally taking to the micro-blogging website, Rahul Gandhi mentioned: “The path of truth, non-violence and harmony, the path to unite India, was shown by Mahatma Gandhi. Tributes to Bapu on his birth anniversary.”
He connected a brief video from his Bharat Jodo Yatra and from the lives of Bapu to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi whereas recalling his contribution to the nation.
सत्य, अहिंसा और सौहार्द का रास्ता, भारत को जोड़ने का रास्ता महात्मा गांधी ने ही दिखाया था। बापू को उनकी जयंती पर शत शत नमन। pic.twitter.com/8mNGpSYcP6
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) October 2, 2023