Nation pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary

The nation pays homage to father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi on his 74th death anniversary Sunday, January 30.The day is also observed as Martyr's Day. The nation will observe a two-minute silence at 11 AM on the occasion. President Ramnath Kovind , Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi were among the top leaders of the nation to pay floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat in New Delhi on the 74th death anniversary of the father of the nation.

Prime Minister, Narendra Modi  paid homage to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary. In a tweet, he said, it is our collective endeavour to further popularise his noble ideals. Modi said, today, on Martyrs’ Day, he is paying homage to all the great people who courageously safeguarded our nation. Their service and bravery will always be remembered. Marking the occasion.

Remembering Bapu on his Punya Tithi. It is our collective endeavour to further popularise his noble ideals.

Today, on Martyrs’ Day, paying homage to all the greats who courageously safeguarded our nation. Their service and bravery will always be remembered.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 30, 2022

Home Minister Amit Shah also unveiled a mural of Mahatma Gandhi at the Sabarmati Riverfront in Gujarat's Ahmedabad. "Mahatma Gandhi instilled the spirit of Swadeshi, Swabhasha and Swaraj in the heart of every Indian. His thoughts and ideals will always inspire every Indian to serve the nation. Today, on the death anniversary of revered Bapu, I pay tribute to him," he tweeted.Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also paid floral tributes.

Shri @RahulGandhi pays floral tribute to the father of our nation, Mahatma Gandhi, at Raj Ghat on Martyrs' Day.

Jai Hind, Jai Bapu!#GandhiForever pic.twitter.com/9cyknJFlMW

— Congress (@INCIndia) January 30, 2022

Films Division is joining the nation in paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his 74th death anniversary to observed as Martyr’s Day. To mark the occasion, a documentary film 'Gandhi Rediscovered' is being streamed on Films Division website and YouTube channel, throughout the day.