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NEW DELHI, JAN 30
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his 74th death anniversary, saying it is our collective endeavour to further popularise his noble ideals.
Remembering Bapu on his Punya Tithi. It is our collective endeavour to further popularise his noble ideals.
Today, on Martyrs’ Day, paying homage to all the greats who courageously safeguarded our nation. Their service and bravery will always be remembered.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 30, 2022
Gandhi was shot dead on this day in 1948 by Nathuram Godse. The Father of the Nation’s death anniversary is observed as Martyrs’ Day.
“Remembering Bapu on his Punya Tithi. It is our collective endeavour to further popularise his noble ideals,” Modi tweeted.
“Today, on Martyrs’ Day, paying homage to all the greats who courageously safeguarded our nation. Their service and bravery will always be remembered,” he said.
Rahul Gandhi pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi
Paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his 74th death anniversary, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said that the father of the nation is still alive at every place where truth prevails.
“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time they can seem invincible but in the end, they always fall. Think of it always.”
– Mahatma Gandhi pic.twitter.com/3EOG59IljW
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) January 30, 2022
On the 74th death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said that wherever truth is, the father of the nation is still there.
“A Hindutvawadi shot Gandhiji. All Hindutvavadis feel that Gandhiji is no more. But, where there is truth, Bapu is still alive there!” the Wayanad MP tweeted (roughly translated from Hindi).
India observes Martyrs’ Day every year on January 30 to mark the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and to honour his contribution towards the freedom of the country.
On January 30, 1948, Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated by Nathuram Godse at Gandhi Smriti in Birla house.
According to the directions of the central government, two minutes of silence will be observed in all states and Union Territories on January 30.