Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi, revered as the ‘Father of the Nation’, and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversary, reaffirming that India will continue to walk in their footsteps to realise the vision of an ‘Atmanirbhar’ and ‘Viksit Bharat’.
He also arrived at the Raj Ghat to offer floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi.
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Gandhi Jayanti commemorates Gandhi’s lifelong commitment to truth, non-violence, and social justice. It not only honours his philosophy of peace and ethical living but also serves as the International Day of Non-Violence, observed worldwide to spread his message.
Sharing his tribute on X, PM Modi wrote, “Gandhi Jayanti is about paying homage to the extraordinary life of beloved Bapu, whose i