Gandhi Jayanti 2023: Prez Droupadi Murmu, PM Modi pay tributes at Rajghat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid floral tributes to the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi in the national capital on the occasion of 154th Gandhi Jayanti.

PM Modi led the tributes for Gandhiji on social media and said that his impact is global and motivating the entire humankind to further the spirit of unity and compassion.

Taking to his X (Twitter handle), PM Modi shared, “I bow to Mahatma Gandhi on the special occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. His timeless teachings continue to illuminate our path. May we always work towards fulfilling his dreams. May his thoughts enable every youngster be the agent of change he dreamt of, fostering unity and harmony all over.”

#WATCH | Delhi: PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on the occasion of #GandhiJayantipic.twitter.com/snfVr7x8bx

— ANI (@ANI) October 2, 2023

President of India Droupadi Murmu also paid homage to Gandhiji at Rajghat and later went to pay homage to Lal Bahadur Shastri at Vijay Ghat.

#WATCH | Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on the occasion of #GandhiJayanti. pic.twitter.com/9puIJBJD0z

— ANI (@ANI) October 2, 2023

“His thoughts were not merely idle musings, but an outcome of his sustained practice. That philosophy which is not made part of life was, according to him, "dry as dust". Thoughts, words and deeds were of a piece, in his case.” — President Droupadi Murmu pays tribute to Father of…

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 2, 2023

BJP National Vice President Baijayant Panda wrote, “On the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi ji, who gave the message of truth and non-violence to the world, and Lal Bahadur Shastri ji, the former Prime Minister of the country and the true son of Mother India, we pay our respects to both the great men."

विश्व को सत्य और अहिंसा का संदेश देने वाले महात्मा गांधी जी और देश के पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री एवं माँ भारती के सच्चे सपूत लाल बहादुर शास्त्री जी की जयंती पर दोनो महापुरुषों को शत् शत् नमन 🙏🙏#MahatmaGandhi#LalBahadurShastripic.twitter.com/bycxo3gpY3

— Baijayant Jay Panda (@PandaJay) October 2, 2023

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik also paid his humble tributes to Gandhiji and Lal Bahadur Shastri. 

"Humble tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation and greatest proponent of peace and non-violence on Gandhi Jayanti. His ideals of non-violence, peace, tolerance and unwavering dedication to the cause of India’s freedom struggle will continue to inspire generations to come," the CM tweeted.

Humble tributes to #MahatmaGandhi, the Father of the Nation and greatest proponent of peace and non-violence on #GandhiJayanti. His ideals of non-violence, peace, tolerance and unwavering dedication to the cause of India’s freedom struggle will continue to inspire generations to… pic.twitter.com/yWhXGVoelx

— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) October 2, 2023

Worth mentioning, Gandhi Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and is celebrated every year on October 2. The day is also celebrated as the International Day of non-violence to honour Mahatma Gandhi's values of non-violence and tolerance that he preached.

Humble tributes to former Prime Minister #LalBahadurShastri on his birth anniversary. Shastri Ji was a great freedom fighter & statesman who captured the true spirit of India in his slogan "Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan," which continues to be an inspiration for all of us. pic.twitter.com/GVTDNXEEYf

— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) October 2, 2023