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PM Modi Pays Tribute to Gandhi and Shastri on Anniversaries
India observed the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri on October 2.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited memorials for both leaders in New Delhi.
Other national and state leaders also paid their respects.
President Droupadi Murmu said Gandhi’s ideas about peace and non-violence are important during conflicts around the world.
People in several cities joined cleanliness campaigns inspired by Gandhi’s teachings.
A nationwide cleanliness drive was proposed to continue until October 31.
Gandhi was born in 1869, while Shastri was born in 1904.
The day also carries Gandhi’s message of non-violence internationally.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat and Lal Bahadur Shastri at Vijay Ghat in New Delhi.
President Droupadi Murmu said Gandhi’s message of peace and non-violence remains especially relevant amid global conflicts.
Leaders across India marked Gandhi Jayanti with memorial tributes, prayer ceremonies and cleanliness activities.
Union Minister G Kishan Reddy called for a nationwide 30-day Swachh Bharat campaign from October 2 to October 31.
October 2 commemorates Gandhi’s birth anniversary and is also observed by the United Nations as the International Day of Non-Violence.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, national and state leaders, and citizens across India.
- What
- India commemorated the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri through tributes, prayers and cleanliness campaigns.
- Where
- Tributes and activities took place at Rajghat and Vijay Ghat in New Delhi, as well as in cities including Jaipur, Gurugram and Vijayawada.
- When
- October 2; Gandhi Jayanti and Shastri’s birth anniversary are observed on this date.
- Why
- To honor Gandhi and Shastri, recall Gandhi’s messages of peace and non-violence, and promote cleanliness and public participation.
Key facts
- Gandhi’s birth
- Mahatma Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, Gujarat.
- Shastri’s birth
- Lal Bahadur Shastri was born on October 2, 1904, in Mughalsarai, Uttar Pradesh.
- Memorial sites
- Gandhi was honored at Rajghat and Shastri at Vijay Ghat in New Delhi.
- Presidential message
- President Droupadi Murmu said Gandhi’s message of peace and non-violence remains relevant amid global conflicts.
- Cleanliness campaign
- Union Minister G Kishan Reddy called for a 30-day nationwide campaign from October 2 to October 31.
- International observance
- October 2 is observed as the International Day of Non-Violence after a United Nations designation.
Quotes
Droupadi Murmu
President of India
“From Gandhi Jayanti to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary, which is coming up on October 31st, for almost 30 days, everyone should take up this Swachh Bharat campaign program across the country, and an appeal has been made for everyone in the country to become participants.”
deccanchronicle.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.”
deccanchronicle.com
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