Newsinc24 Team 
The birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi observed annually on October 2,as International Day of Non-Violence. On the occasion United Nations secretary-general Antonio Guterres stressed the need to “usher in a new era of peace and tolerance” and urged countries to pay heed to the peace activist's message of non-violence.
Hatred, division and conflict have had their day.
— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) October 2, 2021
It is time to usher in a new era of peace, trust and tolerance.
On this International Day of Non-Violence - Gandhi's birthday - let's heed his message of peace, and commit to building a better future for all.
The year 2021 marks the 152nd birth anniversary of Gandhi, who was born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, Gujarat. The resolution to observe his birth anniversary as International Day of Non-Violence was adopted by the UN General Assembly on June 15, 2007. The resolution was passed with a goal to secure a culture of peace, tolerance and understanding with the help of teachings of Gandhi, called the “Father of the Nation" in India. India also remembers Mahatma Gandhi on his 152nd birth anniversary on Saturday. President Ram Nath Kovind, vice president Venkaiah Naidu and prime minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the “Father of the Nation.”
Homage to Bapu on #GandhiJayanti . It is a special day for all Indians to remember Gandhiji's struggles and sacrifice. Let us take a pledge that we will continue to strive for making India a country of Gandhiji's dreams while adhering to his teachings, ideals and values.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 2, 2021
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu also paid trbutes to Bapu.
Mahatma Gandhi led the struggle to liberate India from colonial rule based on the values of Truth and Non-Violence. His principle of Ahimsa will continue to guide us and the rest of the world in our shared quest for peace, harmony and universal brotherhood. #GandhiJayanti
— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) October 2, 2021
Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered floral tributes to the 'father of the nation' at Delhi's Rajghat.
राष्ट्रपिता महात्मा गांधी को उनकी जन्म-जयंती पर विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि। पूज्य बापू का जीवन और आदर्श देश की हर पीढ़ी को कर्तव्य पथ पर चलने के लिए प्रेरित करता रहेगा।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 2, 2021
I bow to respected Bapu on Gandhi Jayanti. His noble principles are globally relevant and give strength to millions.
Defence minister Rajnath Singh, Home minister Amit Shah, Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot and many other leaders have also paid their tributes to Mahatma Gandhi.
The nation is also remembering former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on his 117th birth anniversary today. Prime Minister also visited Vijay Ghat, the memorial of Lal Bahadur Shastri in the national capital, to pay him floral tributes.
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