Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and several other senior leaders, politicians and eminent personalities paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary.
India observes January 31 as the Shaheed Divas or Martyrs’ Day. Prime Minister, Narendra Modi paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and all the greats who courageously safeguarded our nation.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
“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.”
Paying his tributes, Naidu said;
“My respectful tributes to ‘Father of the Nation’ Mahatma Gandhi Ji on his death anniversary today. An apostle of peace and non-violence, Gandhi Ji played a colossal role in India’s freedom struggle and in shaping the destiny of India.”
“GandhiJi was a visionary leader, social emancipator, messiah for farmers, crusader of the downtrodden and the voice of rural India. He was an epitome of kindness, compassion and selfless service. His glorious life, noble ideas and selflessness continue to inspire humanity.”
Odisha CM Naveen tweeted;
“Humble tributes to the father of the nation, beacon of peace and non-violence, Mahatma Gandhi on Martyrs Day. May the immortal ideals of the Ahimsa icon continue to guide all of us. Salute to all the martyrs who laid down their lives for the country.”
