On the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to him on Monday. Gandhi received floral tributes from Modi, who also stated that Gandhi's timeless wisdom "continues to illuminate our path."
The nation remembered Bapu and former PM Lal Bahadur Shastri, both of them were born on October 2. Modi also paid floral tributes to Shastri at Vijay Ghat early in the morning. It marks the 154th birth anniversary of Gandhi, hailed as the Father of the Nation, who led India to freedom through the path of non-violence, and continues to be a globally revered figure.
Modi reached Rajghat in the morning and offered petals to the Mahatma’s memorial. An interfaith prayer service was held at Rajghat where Gandhi’s favourite devotional songs were played.
“I bow to Mahatma Gandhi on the special occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. His timeless teachings continue to illuminate our path. Mahatma Gandhi’s impact is global, motivating the entire humankind to further the spirit of unity and compassion,” Modi posted on X.
The PM also posted a video of German singer Cassandra Mae’s rendition of Gandhi’s favourite prayer ‘Vaishnava Jana To’, saying his thoughts struck a chord with people all around the world.
Modi also hailed Shastri on X, saying his iconic call for ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan’ resonated even today.
The event was held at Rajghat, which is located on the banks of the Yamuna, and several Union ministers and officials were in attendance. A "Bhajan Sandhya" was held at Gandhi Smriti, formerly known as Birla Bhavan, where Gandhi was killed on January 30, 1948.