Today marks Gandhi Jayanti, the birthday of Mohandas Karam Chand Gandhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his respects to Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, the 'Father of the Nation'. He laid flowers at the Gandhi statue at Rajghat in Delhi. Additionally, he made a post on his X handle commemorating Gandhi Jayanti.
He wrote,” Gandhi Jayanti is about paying homage to the extraordinary life of beloved Bapu, whose ideals transformed the course of human history. He demonstrated how courage and simplicity could become instruments of great change. He believed in the power of service and compassion as essential means of empowering people. We will keep following his path in our quest to build a Viksit Bharat.”
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also paid tribute to Gandhiji. She wrote on X, "Mahatma Gandhi, the great leader of our country, his name will be written in golden letters on the pages of history. His message of non-violence, message of peace, message of unity, message of harmony remains eternally memorable."
October 2nd is also the birth anniversary of India's second Prime Minister, Lal Bahadur Shastri. His birthday is being celebrated across the country on Thursday, alongside Bapuji. PM Modi also wrote on another post, “Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji was an extraordinary statesman whose integrity, humility, and determination strengthened India, including during challenging times. He personified exemplary leadership, strength, and decisive action. His clarion call of ‘Jai Jawan Jai Kisan’ ignited a spirit of patriotism among our people. He continues to motivate us in the endeavour of building a strong and self-reliant India.”
According to information from PIB,” October 2 is celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti and globally as the International Day of Non-Violence, as declared by the United Nations – a dual tribute that reflects both national pride and global respect for the Mahatma.”
