Politicians in the nation honoured Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary today. President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu among other politicians today honoured the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi, on his 73rd death anniversary. Gandhi was shot dead after Nathuram Godse fired bullets in his chest on this day in 1948. His death anniversary is observed as Martyrs’ Day every year.
The President honoured Gandhi’s death anniversary humbly by emphasising about his priceless contribution towards the nation and motivated everyone to adhere to his ideals.
“On behalf of a grateful nation, my humble tributes to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi who embraced martyrdom this day. We should adhere to his ideals of peace, non-violence, simplicity, purity of means, and humility. Let us resolve to follow his path of truth and love,” President Kovind tweeted on Saturday.
While Prime minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the leader on twitter which read, “Tributes to the great Bapu on his Punya Tithi. His ideals continue to motivate millions. On Martyrs’ Day we recall the heroic sacrifices of all those great women and men who devoted themselves towards India’s freedom and the well-being of every Indian.”
Vice President of India Venkaiah Naidu also paid due respects to Mahatma Gandhi. He shared that Ahimsa is the highest form of duty and every one should follow by refraining from violence. He also lauded the freedom fighter by saying him as crusader of peace who left an indelible imprint in the peoples’ minds.