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The nation pays homage to Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi on his 73rd death anniversary today. The day is also observed as Martyrs’ Day. He was assassinated on this day in 1948. An inter-religious prayer is organised on the occasion at Rajghat every year where the President, Vice President and Prime Minister lay wreaths at Bapu’s samadhi.
President Ram Nath Kovind today paid tributes to Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi who embraced martyrdom this day. In his message, President Kovind said people should adhere to his ideals of peace, non-violence, simplicity, purity of means and humility. He asked everyone to resolve to follow his path of truth and love.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid tribute to Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary. In a tweet, Mr Modi said, Bapu’s ideals continue to motivate millions. He said, on Martyrs’ Day we recall the heroic sacrifices of all those great women and men who devoted themselves towards India’s freedom and the well-being of every Indian.
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu has paid tributes to Father Of The Nation, Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary today. In his message, Mr Naidu said Gandhi Ji was a crusader of peace, non-violence and selfless service. He said Gandhi Ji Both left an indelible imprint on the sands of time through his words and action.
The Vice President said Bapu inspired countless people worldwide to follow the path of ahimsa and worked relentlessly for the uplift of the vulnerable sections, downtrodden and socially backward.
The nation will also observe a two-minute silence at 11 AM in remembrance of those who sacrificed in the country’s independence.
Films Division is paying tribute to the father of Nation Mahatma Gandhi by screening a film. Films being streamed is ‘Gandhi Rediscovered’. It is a 27 Min documentary in Hindi and English and discusses the scope of Swadeshi.
The documentary will be streamed on Films Division website and YouTube channel, throughout the day. It can be watched by log onto filmsdivision.org/ and click @ “Documentary of the Week” section or following youtube.com/user/FilmsDivision.
