New Delhi – On Thursday, the nation commemorated Mahatma Gandhi’s 157th birth anniversary with a dignified ceremony at Rajghat. Representatives of multiple faiths gathered to reflect on the Father of the Nation’s timeless teachings of truth, peace and non‑violence.
National Leadership Assembles at the Memorial
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Rajghat, laid a wreath, and paid homage at the modest stone cenotaph. President Droupadi Murmu also took part in the observance, joining a chorus of officials honoring Gandhi’s legacy.
Congress Stalwarts Join the Homage
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha opposition leader Rahul Gandhi visited the site to remember the architect of India’s independence. Both offered floral tributes and spoke about Gandhi’s steadfast commitment to non‑violence and his pivotal role in securing freedom.
Parliamentary Speakers and Officials Participate
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla stood beside Union Minister Manohar Lal and Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, each observing a moment of silence and presenting bouquets. Their presence highlighted the bipartisan respect for Gandhi’s ideals.
Delhi Chief Minister Reaffirms Gandhi’s Relevance
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta took part in the inter‑faith prayer, recalling how Gandhi’s life embodied devotion to nation and society. She stressed that his principles of truth, non‑violence, Swadeshi and Swaraj remain strikingly relevant in contemporary India.
Ministers Echo the Timeless Message
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari posted on X, saluting Gandhi and underscoring the leader’s advocacy for peace, self‑reliance and grassroots empowerment as a guide for future generations.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister’s Tribute
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath shared a social‑media message praising Gandhi’s simple living, honesty and the power of non‑violent resistance, while wishing the nation a peaceful International Day of Non‑Violence.
Across the country, Gandhi Jayanti was observed through a series of programmes and tributes, each reaffirming the lasting influence of his philosophy on India’s democratic fabric.
