Remembering the Father of the Nation: PM Modi and Leaders Pay Tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on His Death Anniversary
New Delhi, January 30, 2025 – On the 77th death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar gathered at Gandhi Smriti in New Delhi to attend a prayer meeting in remembrance of the Father of the Nation. This occasion marked a solemn tribute to the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi, who was assassinated on this day in 1948.
PM Modi, accompanied by other dignitaries, was seen engaging with people at the Gandhi Smriti, reflecting on the relevance of Gandhi’s ideals in the modern era. Speaking on social media, the Prime Minister paid heartfelt tributes to the Mahatma, stating, “Tributes to Pujya Bapu on his Punya Tithi. His ideals motivate us to build a developed India. I also pay tributes to all those martyred for our nation and recall their service as well as sacrifices.”
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also expressed his reverence for Mahatma Gandhi’s contributions to India’s freedom movement and his continued influence on the country’s values. He shared his tribute on X (formerly Twitter), emphasizing the importance of Gandhi’s philosophy on cleanliness, self-reliance, and rural empowerment. “On behalf of the grateful nation, I pay my tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, the leading figure of the Indian freedom movement, who popularised the Indian values of truth, non-violence and fight against injustice across the world,” he wrote.
Born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, Gujarat, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi became the symbol of non-violent resistance, guiding India through the struggle for independence from British colonial rule. His legacy continues to inspire movements for peace and justice worldwide. Despite his tragic assassination by Nathuram Godse in January 1948, just months after India gained independence, Gandhi’s vision for an equitable and harmonious world continues to resonate today.
