Photo Gallery Mahatma Gandhi death anniversary Day: Prez Kovind, PM Modi and other pay tribute to the Father of Nation

Mahatma Gandhi, died on January 30, back in 1948

Father of the Nation and one of the heroes of India's independence movement, Mahatma Gandhi, died on January 30, back in 1948.

India marks the death anniversary of Gandhi as Martyrs' Day, as Bapu took significant steps which led to the country's freedom from the oppressive British colonial rule.

Mahatma Gandhi, who was assassinated on January 30, 1948, at the age of 78 by Nathuram Godse, a Hindu fanatic, is remembered even today for his deeds, words, bravery, and heroism.

On the occasion of his death anniversary on Wednesday, the world remembers him, including political leaders like President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, among several others.

Here's how they have paid homage to him.

1. Ram Nath Kovind

The official Twitter handle of the President of India tweeted, "On Martyrs’ Day, we gratefully remember Mahatma Gandhi and the countless freedom fighters who sacrificed their all for our Independence #PresidentKovind"

2. Narendra Modi

Narendra Modi while paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi tweeted, "पूज्य बापू को उनकी पुण्यतिथि पर शत् शत् नमन। Remembering Bapu on his Punya Tithi. We reiterate our commitment to follow the path shown by him and abide by the values he stood for."

"We salute all the martyrs who laid down their lives for India. The country remains eternally grateful to them for their service and sacrifice," he added

3. Rahul Gandhi

While remembering the great words by Bapu, Rahul Gandhi took to Twitter and wrote, "'एक समाज की महानता और प्रगति इस बात से लगायी जा सकती है कि वहां कमजोर और असुरक्षित सदस्यों के साथ कैसा व्यवहार किया जाता है।' - महात्मा गांधी                                                                                                        बापू को उनकी पुण्यतिथि पर शत्-शत् नमन। #MahatmaGandhi"

4. Nirmala Sitharaman and Chiefs of Armed Forces

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Chiefs of Armed Forces pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on his death anniversary

5. Lalu Prasad Yadav

Lalu Prasad Yadav too to his official Twitter handle and wrote, "Remembering father of the nation Bapu Gandhi today on #MartyrsDay. May your ideas and principles of peace, sacrifice, truth, and non-violence continue to guide us always! Sincere tributes to Bapu #MahatmaGandhi"

6. Ashok Gehlot

"Remembering & paying homage to our beloved Bapu on his punyatithi. #MahatmaGandhi was the epitome of truth & nonviolence. His humanitarian world view embraced all without any distinction. His undying belief in the goodness of mankind n universal brotherhood are virtues we must uphold," said the chief minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot

7. Mamata Banerjee

"'The unity we desire will last only if we cultivate a yielding and charitable disposition towards one another' A respectful homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary," Mamata Banerjee pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary on Wednesday.



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