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India’s Leaders Pay Tribute to Gandhi at Raj Ghat
India’s top leaders gathered at Raj Ghat to remember Mahatma Gandhi.
President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi placed flowers there.
They marked Gandhi Jayanti, which is observed on October 2.
Gandhi is remembered for promoting truth and non-violence.
President Murmu said his message of peace is still important today.
She also spoke about empathy and including everyone in the country’s development.
Gandhi’s idea of helping and uplifting all people was remembered.
The event honored his role in India’s freedom movement and his lasting influence.
President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Raj Ghat.
The leaders paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on Gandhi Jayanti.
President Murmu highlighted Gandhi’s ideals of peace, non-violence, empathy and inclusive development.
Murmu said Gandhi’s message remains relevant amid wars and conflicts in many parts of the world.
Gandhi Jayanti is observed on October 2 to commemorate Gandhi’s birth anniversary and legacy.
- Who
- President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- What
- They paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and commemorated Gandhi Jayanti.
- Where
- Raj Ghat in Delhi.
- When
- Friday, October 2, during Gandhi’s 157th birth anniversary observance.
- Why
- To honor Gandhi’s birth anniversary, legacy and ideals of truth, peace and non-violence.
Key facts
- Event
- Gandhi Jayanti tribute ceremony
- Location
- Raj Ghat, Delhi
- Occasion
- Mahatma Gandhi’s 157th birth anniversary
- Participants
- Droupadi Murmu, C. P. Radhakrishnan and Narendra Modi
- Date observed
- October 2
- Highlighted ideals
- Peace, non-violence, empathy, inclusion and welfare of all
Quotes
Droupadi Murmu
President of India
“Gandhiji's life and ideals are widely respected by the global community. Today, an atmosphere of war and conflict prevails in many parts of the world, affecting all nations in these circumstances, Mahatma Gandhis message of peace and non-violence becomes even more relevant”
thehansindia.com
“On behalf of all citizens, I pay my respectful tribute to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi on his 157th birth anniversary celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti.”
thehansindia.com
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