New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid their tributes to the ‘Father of the Nation’ Mahatma Gandhi on his 73rd death anniversary.
The leaders went to Rajghat and offered their floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, whose death anniversary is also observed as Martyrs Day.
Martyr’s Day or Shaheed Diwas is observed on January 30 every year in the memory of Mahatma Gandhi. On January 30, 1948, Gandhiji was assassinated at Birla House (now Gandhi smriti) during his evening prayers.
“On behalf of a grateful nation, my humble tributes to to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi who embraced martyrdom this day. We should adhere to his ideal of peace, non-violence, simplicity, purity of means and humility. Let us resolve to follow his path of truth and love,’ the President said in a tweet.
The Vice-President said that Gandhi Ji was a crusader of peace, non-violence & selfless service. “Both, through his words and actions, he left an indelible imprint on the sands of time,” he wrote on Twitter.
“He (Mahatma Gandhi) worked relentlessly for the uplift of the vulnerable sections, downtrodden and socially backward. #Gandhi Ji’s glorious life and principles continue to inspire the entire world. As we remember him, let us emulate his teachings and resolve to follow the path shown by him,” Mr Naidu said.
Prime Minister Modi, in his message, said that Gandhi’s ideals continue to motivate millions. “On Martyrs Day, we recall the heroic sacrifices of all those great women and men who devoted themselves towards India’s freedom and the well being of every India,’ he said.
