On this occasion, President Ramnath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra modi visited Rajghat and paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi.
New Delhi| India today celebrates the 151st Birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi widely known as Mahatma Gandhi. Tributes are pouring in from all the quarters to mark honour the memory of Mahatma Gandhi.
On this occasion, President Ramnath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra modi visited Rajghat and paid floral tributes to Bapu. They also paid homage to former Prime Minister Late Lal Bahadur Shastri on his birth anniversary at Vijay ghat.
Remembering Mahatma Gandhi, President Kovind said that the father of the nation remains a source of inspiration for all of the world. “On behalf of a grateful nation, I pay homage to Bapu on #GandhiJayanti. His message of truth, non-violence and love paves the way for the welfare of the world by bringing about harmony and equality in the society,” he tweeted.
On this auspicious occasion of #GandhiJayanti, let us resolve to rededicate ourselves to the welfare and progress of the nation, to follow the mantra of truth and non-violence, and to build a clean, capable, strong and prosperous India, and to make Gandhiji’s dreams come true.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 2, 2020
Prime Minister Narendra Modi too tweeted saying that there is much more to learn from the life and noble thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi.
We bow to beloved Bapu on Gandhi Jayanti.
There is much to learn from his life and noble thoughts.
May Bapu’s ideals keep guiding us in creating a prosperous and compassionate India. pic.twitter.com/wCe4DkU9aI
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 2, 2020
Paying tributes to Late Lal Bahadur Shastri, PM Modi said he epitomised simplicity and lived for the welfare of our nation.
Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji was humble and firm.
He epitomised simplicity and lived for the welfare of our nation.
We remember him on his Jayanti with a deep sense of gratitude for everything he has done for India. pic.twitter.com/bTV6886crz
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 2, 2020
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