Archive · 2 Oct 2026
India Honors Gandhi and Shastri With Tributes, Cleanliness Drives
India celebrated Gandhi Jayanti on October 2, 2026.
The day marked Mahatma Gandhi’s 157th birth anniversary.
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Rajghat in New Delhi to honor him.
Modi and Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan also remembered former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri at Vijay Ghat.
Leaders across India held prayers, memorial ceremonies and cleanliness activities.
President Murmu said Gandhi’s ideas about peace and non-violence are especially important during wars and conflicts.
Modi said Gandhi’s life continues to guide people and encouraged citizens to support Khadi and Swadeshi products.
A nationwide cleanliness drive was urged from October 2 to October 31.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on his 157th birth anniversary.
Modi and Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan also remembered former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri at Vijay Ghat.
Murmu said Gandhi’s message of peace, non-violence, empathy and inclusion remains relevant amid global conflicts.
Tributes and cleanliness activities took place in Delhi, Jaipur, Gurugram, Vijayawada and Puri.
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy urged a nationwide cleanliness campaign from October 2 through October 31.
- Who
- President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan and other national and state leaders, along with citizens across India.
- What
- India commemorated Mahatma Gandhi’s and Lal Bahadur Shastri’s birth anniversaries through memorial tributes, prayers, messages and cleanliness activities.
- When
- October 2, 2026; the observances marked Gandhi’s 157th and Shastri’s 122nd birth anniversaries.
- Where
- Rajghat and Vijay Ghat in New Delhi, as well as locations in Jaipur, Gurugram, Vijayawada and Puri.
- Why
- To honor Gandhi and Shastri, recall Gandhi’s principles of peace and non-violence, and promote cleanliness, service and public participation.
- Gandhi’s birth anniversary
- October 2, 2026 marked Mahatma Gandhi’s 157th birth anniversary.
- Shastri’s birth anniversary
- India observed Lal Bahadur Shastri’s 122nd birth anniversary on October 2.
- New Delhi tributes
- Gandhi was honored at Rajghat, while Shastri was remembered at Vijay Ghat.
- President’s message
- Droupadi Murmu said Gandhi’s message of peace and non-violence is especially relevant amid global conflicts.
- Cleanliness campaign
- G. Kishan Reddy called for a nationwide campaign from October 2 to October 31.
- International observance
- The United Nations observes October 2 as the International Day of Non-Violence.
- Modi’s appeal
- Narendra Modi urged people to buy at least one Khadi product and promote Swadeshi on October 2.
Sources
President Murmu, PM Modi Pay Tribute To Mahatma Gandhi; Remember Former PM Lal Bahadur Shastri's Legacy
Gandhi Jayanti 2026: PM Narendra Modi Leads Tributes To Mahatma Gandhi At Rajghat As Nation Marks 157th Birth Anniversary | Video
President Murmu, PM Modi pay floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat
