Mahatma Gandhi’s demise anniversary: Political leaders from across party lines on Tuesday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 76th demise anniversary. Gandhi who can be termed as the father of the nation, was assassinated on January 30, 1948, by Nathuram Godse at the Birla House in New Delhi. The day is noticed as Martyrs’ Day in the nation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 76th demise anniversary. In a submit on X, PM Modi mentioned “I pay homage to Pujya Bapu on his Punya Tithi. I also pay homage to all those who have been martyred for our nation. Their sacrifices inspire us to serve the people and fulfil their vision for our nation.”
Political leaders pay tribute
Union Home Minister, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy and Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge amongst others took to X to pay tribute to the Father of the Nation.
Shah additionally took to X and paid his tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. “Salute to Mahatma Gandhi ji on his death anniversary who awakened the spirit of Swadeshi in the hearts of the countrymen by following the path of truth and non-violence. Gandhi ji’s messages of peace and harmony are relevant even today and his thoughts will continue to inspire countrymen to sacrifice and dedicate themselves to the nation,” he mentioned.
Defence Minister Singh additionally paid tribute to the Father of the Nation.
Rahul Gandhi additionally paid tributes to the father of the nation at a prayer assembly which was held at the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra campsite in Bihar’s Araria. “On this very day, the ideology of hatred and violence had snatched away our beloved Bapu from the country. And today, that same mindset wants to snatch away his principles and ideals from us as well. But amidst this storm of hatred, we must not let the flame of truth and goodwill extinguish. This will be our true homage to Mahatma Gandhi,” mentioned Rahul Gandhi.
Citing a quote given by Mahatma Gandhi, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge “pledged to fight against those who seek to destroy his ideals.” ‘The enemy is fear. We think it’s hate however it’s worry.’ On Martyrs Day, we pay our respects to Bapu, the ethical compass of our nation. We should pledge to struggle in opposition to those that search to destroy his beliefs primarily based on ‘sambhav’ and ‘sarvodaya’. Let us do every thing to shield the India of ‘unity in diversity’ and guarantee justice, equality and fraternity amongst our folks,” he mentioned.
Delhi CM Kejriwal paid tribute and mentioned that Bapu’s ideas are equally efficient even at present and can all the time give us all the power to struggle for rights. “Humble tribute to the most revered Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi “Bapu Ji”, the embodiment of truth, non-violence and patriotism, on his memorial day. Bapuji’s principles are equally effective even today and will always give us all the strength to fight for our rights,” mentioned the Delhi CM.
“Today, tomorrow, ceaselessly, Mahatma’s ideas are the defend of the nation. As we commemorate Gandhi Ji’s legacy, allow us to bear in mind his profound teachings,’ mentioned Reddy.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan highlighted Mahatma Gandhi’s “steadfast commitment to democracy and secularism” and urged everybody to safeguard the nation’s secular social material from the “clutches of non secular fanaticism.
“On the anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s martyrdom, we remember his steadfast commitment to democracy and secularism. As communal forces attempt to undermine these values, let’s heed Gandhi’s warning against division and stand united for inclusivity and equality. Let us pledge to safeguard our secular social fabric from the clutches of religious fanaticism, the very force that claimed Mahatma Gandhi’s life. His message of peace and harmony is more crucial than ever,” mentioned CM Vijayan.
Meanwhile, Congress chief Jairam Ramesh mentioned that those that “glorify Mahatma Gandhi’s assassin Nathuram Godse” shouldn’t be allowed to outline the thought of India. “Prayer meeting at the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra campsite in Araria, Bihar early in the morning today to remember Mahatma Gandhi on the date of his assassination 76 years ago. Our battle against the ideologies that resisted and rejected him in his lifetime, and now attempt to appropriate him ever so frequently, continues. Those who glorify Godse should not and will not be allowed to define the idea of India,” he mentioned.
Martyrs’ Day
January 30 is noticed as Martyrs’ Day, also called ‘Shaheed Diwas’ or ‘Sarvodaya Day’, across the nation to honour those that sacrificed their lives for the nation’s independence. The day holds significance because it marks the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi — the Father of the Nation. In 1948, the nation mourned as Gandhiji, affectionately often known as Bapu, was assassinated by Nathuram Godse throughout the night prayers at ‘Gandhi Smriti’ in the Birla House in New Delhi. Gandhi, a pivotal determine in India’s battle for freedom, employed peaceable and non-violent strategies to obtain independence from British rule. Every yr, he’s remembered on his demise anniversary as the folks of the nation observe ‘Mahatma Gandhi Punyatithi’.
India bought independence in 1947 after which Gandhiji promoted brotherhood and peace in the nation. As Mahatma Gandhi died on January 30, the Government of India introduced that the day could be often known as Shaheed Diwas.
