Leaders Across India Pay Tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on Martyrs’ Day

New Delhi: Leaders cutting across party lines paid rich tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary, observed as Martyrs’ Day, recalling his timeless ideals and contributions to India’s freedom struggle.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid heartfelt tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, saying that Bapu’s emphasis on swadeshi remains the foundation of India’s resolve to build a developed and self-reliant nation. The Prime Minister said Gandhiji’s life and work will continue to inspire citizens to walk the path of duty.

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy bowed in reverence to the Father of the Nation, stating that Gandhiji’s vision of swadeshi, truth, non-violence and selfless service continues to guide the nation in building an Atmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat.

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh offered his homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his punya tithi and bowed in reverence to all freedom fighters who laid down their lives for the nation, saying their supreme sacrifices continue to inspire service towards a stronger India.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on Martyrs’ Day, invoking Bapu’s message of compassion, truth, non-violence and love, and said that the path shown by Gandhiji remains the answer to hatred and division.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee solemnly remembered Mahatma Gandhi, stating that his vision of a united and inclusive India forms the very soul of the country’s democracy.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary and urged people to imbibe the ideals of the Father of the Nation to contribute meaningfully towards building a prosperous, just and developed India.

Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani remembered Mahatma Gandhi as the man who armed the world with truth and non-violence, describing his life as a timeless lesson in courage, simplicity and the power of peace.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar bowed in solemn remembrance of Mahatma Gandhi, saying his life and sacrifice shaped the moral foundation of the nation and transformed India’s freedom struggle into a movement of conscience and courage.

Congress leader Sachin Pilot paid rich tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, saying that the Father of the Nation inspired the entire world with his ideals of truth and non-violence. He said Gandhi brought about change not merely through words but through his actions and personal conduct.

Pilot added that Mahatma Gandhi’s message of high ideals and moral values would continue to inspire people to work towards building a better and stronger society. He concluded by paying homage to Bapu, calling his life and principles a guiding force for generations.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary, offering respectful homage to the Father of the Nation. He remembered Gandhiji for his enduring ideals and his invaluable contribution to the nation, describing his life and principles as a source of inspiration for generations.

Congress leader Pawan Khera paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, calling his sacrifice the ultimate offering to the fire of India’s freedom struggle. He said Gandhiji’s prayerful body stopped three bullets of hatred and foiled the conspiracy of communal gangs.

Khera criticized the cowardly group whose act of treachery snatched the light of the nation immediately after it emerged from the darkness of slavery. He said this British-supported gang has always betrayed the country and its people, aligning with colonial rulers to weaken the freedom movement. Even after independence, the group deliberately disrespected the valor of India’s people, the freedom struggle, its soldiers, and the ideological values, symbols, and legacy of that struggle.

He added that this communal gang mistakenly believed that by destroying the mortal body of the Father of the Nation, they could erase his ideas. They now think that by erasing the name of ‘Mahatma Gandhi,’ they can erase his public memory.

Khera asserted that the greatness of a leader whose ideals command respect worldwide cannot be diminished by the pettiness of an ungrateful group. Gandhiji shines like the blazing sun on the horizon of the world, illuminating the globe with his ideals.

On the day of Bapu’s sacrifice, he offered his homage and salutations.

Union Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi on Martyrs’ Day, saying the Father of the Nation’s enduring principles of truth, non-violence, and respect for human dignity remain more relevant than ever.