Marking the 78th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination, Prime Minister Narendra Modi graced a prayer congregation at Gandhi Smriti, New Delhi, with Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. The solemn proceedings paid rich homage to the man who championed India’s independence through peaceful means.
Amidst the reverent atmosphere, PM Modi conversed with attending schoolchildren, embodying Gandhi’s belief in youth empowerment and value-based education. Such interactions keep Bapu’s spirit alive in everyday discourse.
On X, Modi wrote emotionally: ‘Pranaam to Rashtrapita on Punya Tithi. Bapu’s Swadeshi is the pillar of Atmanirbhar Bharat. His ahimsa inspires duty-bound lives.’ He invoked verses glorifying non-violence as paramount dharma and truth’s origin. From Raj Ghat, he vowed unwavering adherence to ideals fostering equity and brotherhood.
Echoing nationally, CM Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow offered pushpanjali at GPO Park’s Gandhi statue. The event brimmed with bhajans like ‘Raghupati Raghav,’ performed by schoolers, which Yogi savored for 15 minutes. He praised their talent, clicked group photos, and exhorted followers online to internalize Gandhi’s ethos.
Across venues, these rituals evoke Gandhi’s profound legacy—from Quit India to ethical economics—urging India to weave his principles into its developmental narrative. As the nation progresses, Bapu’s call for simplicity and satyagraha remains a beacon against divisiveness, promising a future of inclusive growth.