New Delhi – On Thursday, the nation observed Mahatma Gandhi’s 157th birth anniversary with a dignified ceremony at Rajghat. Representatives from multiple faiths joined together for a prayer service, each reflecting on the Father of the Nation’s timeless teachings of truth, peace and non‑violence.
Top Officials Assemble at the Memorial
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Rajghat, laid a wreath of fresh flowers and bowed before the modest stone cenotaph. President Droupadi Murmu also took part in the commemorative programme, adding her voice to the chorus of leaders saluting Gandhi’s legacy.
Congress Stalwarts Offer Their Respect
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha opposition leader Rahul Gandhi reached the site to remember the architect of India’s freedom struggle. Both placed floral tributes and spoke about Gandhi’s unwavering dedication to non‑violence and his pivotal role in achieving independence.
Parliamentary Speakers and Administrators Join the Homage
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla stood alongside Union Minister Manohar Lal and Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, each observing a moment of silence and offering a bouquet of flowers. Their presence highlighted the cross‑party reverence for Gandhi’s ideals.
Delhi’s Chief Minister Highlights Gandhi’s Enduring Relevance
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta participated 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 pertinent in contemporary India.
Ministers Echo Gandhi’s Timeless Message
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari used his X post to salute Gandhi, 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 marked the day with a social‑media note praising Gandhi’s simple living, honesty and the power of non‑violent resistance, while wishing the nation a tranquil International Day of Non‑Violence.
Across the country, Gandhi Jayanti was observed through a series of programmes and tributes, each reaffirming the lasting impact of his philosophy on India’s democratic fabric.
