New Delhi: On the 157th birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Rajghat on Friday to offer his tributes. The Prime Minister also participated in an all-religion prayer meeting held at Gandhi Ji’s memorial. Following this, he visited Vijay Ghat to offer floral tributes on the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri.
On the eve of Gandhi Jayanti, President Droupadi Murmu paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, noting that amidst war and conflicts in several parts of the world, Gandhi Ji’s message of peace and non-violence has become even more relevant. The President highlighted that as India progresses toward the goal of a developed nation (Viksit Bharat) by 2047, empathy and inclusiveness are being prioritized, aligning with Gandhi Ji’s ideal of ‘Sarvodaya’ (welfare of all).
Events were organized across the country to mark Gandhi Jayanti. Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri in Jaipur. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini participated in a cleanliness drive in Gurugram, while similar cleanliness initiatives were held in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy urged citizens to participate in a nationwide cleanliness drive from Gandhi Jayanti through October 31, appealing to individuals, government and private institutions, educational centers, and organizations to join the campaign.
Mahatma Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, Gujarat. His birth anniversary is celebrated in India as Gandhi Jayanti and globally as the International Day of Non-Violence, as declared by the United Nations. On the same day, the nation celebrates the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, who was born on October 2, 1904, in Mughalsarai, Uttar Pradesh. Serving as Prime Minister from 1964 to 1966, his slogan ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan’ remains a cornerstone of his public legacy.
