Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Delhi’s Rajghat on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti on Monday. Mahatma Gandhi’s impact is global, said PM Modi in a post on X today, while also urging people to work towards fulfilling Gandhi’s dreams. “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. May we always work towards fulfilling his dreams. May his thoughts enable every youngster be the agent of change he dreamt of, fostering unity and harmony all over,” the Prime Minister said in his post.
President Droupadi Murmu too paid floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat in the national capital on the occasion of 154th Gandhi Jayanti. Yesterday, on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti, President Murmu had extended her greetings to citizens and appealed to people to follow his values and teachings in their thoughts, speech, and actions, dedicating themselves to the welfare of the country.
The President paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi and garlanded his memorial at the marble platform where he was cremated on 31 January 1948.
Earlier today, Congress national president and Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge paid tributes to Gandhi at Rajghat. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena also paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.
Born on 2 October 1869 in Porbandar town of Gujarat, Mahatma Gandhi or Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi adopted a non-violent resistance and was at the forefront of the freedom struggle against colonial British rule.
This led to India finally achieving its independence in 1947. Fondly known as Bapu, his unwavering belief in ‘Swaraj’ (self-governance) and “Ahimsa” (non-violence) won him accolades across the world. Globally, Gandhi’s birth anniversary is celebrated as the International Day of Non-Violence.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a cleanliness drive beginning on 1 October to mark the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti and said that Swachh Bharat is a shared responsibility, and every effort counts. “Ek Tareekh, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath” Campaign is a mega cleanliness drive to mark the celebration of Gandhi Jayanti. This initiative is a run-up to the “Swachhata Pakhwada- Swachhata Hi Seva” 2023 campaign.
Exhorting the people across the country to get involved in the cleanliness campaign, PM Modi said taking the campaign forward will be a giant step towards fulfilling Mahatma Gandhi’s dream of a clean India.