PM Modi Honors Gandhi at Interfaith Prayer Meeting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Gandhi Smriti during a special interfaith prayer meeting for Gandhi Jayanti.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined a solemn interfaith prayer meeting at Gandhi Smriti in New Delhi on Friday to commemorate Gandhi Jayanti. During the ceremony, the Prime Minister offered floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, paying homage to the enduring legacy of truth, peace, and non-violence championed by the Father of the Nation.
A Celebration of Harmony and Non-Violence
The event at Gandhi Smriti served as a spiritual gathering where school students and various artists performed devotional bhajans, creating an atmosphere of reverence. The Prime Minister's presence highlighted the continued relevance of Gandhian ideals in modern India.
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan also attended the proceedings, offering floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi. In his remembrance, the Vice President highlighted Gandhi's pivotal role in India’s struggle for independence and his universal message of social upliftment and communal harmony.
Global Significance of October 2
As the nation observes the birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, the date holds significant global weight. Beyond India, October 2 is recognized as the International Day of Non-Violence, a designation by the United Nations to promote the philosophy of non-violence associated with Gandhi.
Born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, Gujarat, Gandhi remains a central figure in history for leading transformative movements such as the Salt Satyagraha and the Quit India Movement.
Tributes to Lal Bahadur Shastri
The day of remembrance extended to another great Indian leader. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi visited Rajghat to attend the Sarva-Dharma Prarthana at Gandhi's samadhi. Following this, the Prime Minister traveled to Vijay Ghat to pay tribute to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on his birth anniversary.
India is celebrating the 122nd birth anniversary of Shastri, who served as Prime Minister from 1964 to 1966. Born in Mughalsarai, Uttar Pradesh, Shastri is immortalized by his iconic slogan, "Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan," and is remembered for his leadership during the 1965 India-Pakistan war and his tireless advocacy for self-reliance and the agricultural community.