I pay my respectful tribute to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi on his 157th birth anniversary, celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti
President Murmu, PM Modi paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, Ex- PM Lal Bahadur Shashtri on birth anniversary: President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 157th birth anniversary. The President visited Rajghat in New Delhi and attended the Sarva-Dharma Prarthana at Gandhi’s samadhi as part of the Gandhi Jayanti observances.
October 2 also marks the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri. President Murmu and PM Modi remembered separately for his simplicity, dedication to the nation and the enduring message of ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan’.
President Murmu highlights Gandhi’s message of peace and non-violence. In her X post she said, ‘On behalf of all citizens, I pay my respectful tribute to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi on his 157th birth anniversary, celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti.’
She added that Gandhi’s ideals have a particular resonance in the present global situation. ‘Today, an atmosphere of war and conflict prevails in many parts of the world, affecting all nations. In these circumstances, Mahatma Gandhi’s message of peace and non-violence becomes even more relevant,’ she said.
PM Modi described Bapu’s life as a continuing source of guidance for humanity. May Bapu’s timeless message keep guiding us towards a better society and a Viksit Bharat.
He also recalled Gandhi’s emphasis on Swadeshi and Khadi. Urged people to purchase at least one Khadi product on October 2 and say with pride, ‘This is Swadeshi!’
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