Nation pays tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, Lal Bahadur Shastri

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary and urged everyone to purchase khadi and handicrafts products as a tribute to him.

He also fondly remembered India's second prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, whose birth anniversary also falls on October 2, noting that he is admired across the country for his simplicity and decisiveness.

In tributes to Gandhi, Prime Minister Modi tweeted, "Paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi on Gandhi Jayanti . This Gandhi Jayanti is even more special because India is marking Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. May be always live up to Bapu's ideals. I also urge you all to purchase Khadi and handicrafts products as a tribute to Gandhi Ji."

Paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi on #GandhiJayanti. This Gandhi Jayanti is even more special because India is marking Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. May be always live up to Bapu’s ideals. I also urge you all to purchase Khadi and handicrafts products as a tribute to Gandhi Ji. pic.twitter.com/5icVnnRwwd

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 2, 2022

In homage to Shastri, he said, "Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji is admired all across India for his simplicity and decisiveness. His tough leadership at a very crucial time of our history will always be remembered. Tributes to him on his Jayanti."

Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji is admired all across India for his simplicity and decisiveness. His tough leadership at a very crucial time of our history will always be remembered. Tributes to him on his Jayanti. pic.twitter.com/f5a3PWreMl

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 2, 2022

The prime minister also shared some glimpses from his gallery in the 'Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya' in Delhi, which showcases Shastri's life journey and accomplishments.

Modi also posted audio clips of his tributes to the two great leaders made on different occasions earlier.

President of India Droupadi Murmu, BJP National Vice President Baijayant Panda and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik also remembered the tall leaders on their jayanti.

On the occasion of the 153rd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, I pay homage to the Father of the Nation on behalf of all fellow citizens. #GandhiJayanti pic.twitter.com/vETqllKdkK

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 2, 2022

पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री श्री लाल बहादुर शास्त्री जी की जयंती पर उनको विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि।

'जय जवान, जय किसान' का नारा देने वाले शास्त्री जी ने हरित क्रांति व श्वेत क्रांति में विशेष भूमिका निभाई।

शास्त्री जी की सादगी व उच्च आदर्श आज भी सभी देशवासियों के लिए प्रेरणा के स्रोत हैं।

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 2, 2022

महान स्वतंत्रता संग्राम सेनानी, समग्र विश्व को सत्य एवं अहिंसा का मार्ग दिखाने वाले, राष्ट्रपिता महात्मा गांधी जी कि जयंती पर उन्हें विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि ।🙏🙏#MahatmaGandhi #GandhiJayanti pic.twitter.com/iSkpHbMWwH

— Baijayant Jay Panda (@PandaJay) October 2, 2022

महान जननेता, राष्ट्रभक्त, 'जय जवान-जय किसान' के प्रणेता, पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री भारत रत्न श्री लाल बहादुर शास्त्री जी की जयंती पर उन्हें कोटिशः नमन । 🙏🙏#ShastriJayanti pic.twitter.com/TL1eUP376T

— Baijayant Jay Panda (@PandaJay) October 2, 2022

Humble tributes to #MahatmaGandhi, the Father of the nation and the greatest apostle of peace and non-violence on #GandhiJayanti. His service to humanity, ideals, teachings and principles will always remain an inspiration for generations to come. pic.twitter.com/752Scg09Do

— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) October 2, 2022

Humble tributes to former Prime Minister, freedom fighter & legendary statesman #LalBahadurShastri on his birth anniversary. His golden words, #JaiJawanJaiKisan continues to inspire us and remains a guiding force behind the process of nation building. pic.twitter.com/ossiW880rt

— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) October 2, 2022