On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to the Father of the Nation – Mahatma Gandhi at Delhis Rajghat on Monday, saying his impact is global.PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Delhis Rajghat#WATCH | Delhi: PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on the occasion of #GandhiJayanti pic.twitter.com/snfVr7x8bx— ANI (@ANI) October 2, 2023 Taking it to X, PM Modi has also urged to work towards fulfilling Gandhis dreams.He said in his tweet, “I bow to Mahatma Gandhi on the special occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. His timeless teachings continue to illuminate our path. Mahatma Gandhis impact is global, motivating the entire humankind to further the spirit of unity and compassion. May we always work towards fulfilling his dreams. May his thoughts enable every youngster to be the agent of change he dreamt of, fostering unity and harmony all over.”I bow to Mahatma Gandhi on the special occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. His timeless teachings continue to illuminate our path. Mahatma Gandhis impact is global, motivating the entire humankind to further the spirit of unity and compassion. May we always work towards fulfilling his…— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 2, 2023 Apart from the prime minister, several other prominent political leaders, including Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge also reached Rajhjat to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi.#WATCH | Delhi: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge pays floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on #GandhiJayanti pic.twitter.com/S7E7dEUc0p— ANI (@ANI) October 2, 2023 Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Delhi Lieutenant Governor LG Saxena also paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.#WATCH | Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on the occasion of #GandhiJayanti pic.twitter.com/yttrL4Pdvj— ANI (@ANI) October 2, 2023 President Droupadi Murmu, on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti, extended her greetings to citizens and appealed to people to follow his values and teachings in their thoughts, speech, and actions, dedicating themselves to the welfare of India. Meanwhile, she also reached Rajghat to pay tribute to Gandhi today.#WATCH | Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on the occasion of #GandhiJayanti. pic.twitter.com/9puIJBJD0z— ANI (@ANI) October 2, 2023 About Mahatma Gandhi – Father of the NationMohandas Karamchand Gandhi or Mahatma Gandhi was born on October 02, 1869, in Porbandar town of Gujarat. He adopted a non-violent resistance and was at the forefront of the freedom struggle against colonial British rule.Due to these ideologies and efforts, India finally achieved its independence in 1947. Fondly known as Bapu, his unwavering belief in Swaraj (self-governance) and Ahimsa (non-violence) won him accolades across the world.To pay tribute to him, Gandhis birth anniversary is celebrated as the International Day of Non-Violence globally.Swachh Bharat driveFurther, PM Modi has also launched a cleanliness drive on October 01 to mark the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, saying Swachh Bharat is a shared responsibility, and every effort counts. Ek Tareekh, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath Campaign is a mega cleanliness drive to mark the celebration of Gandhi Jayanti.This initiative is a run-up to the Swachhata Pakhwada- Swachhata Hi Seva 2023 campaign. Exhorting the people across the country to get involved in the cleanliness campaign, PM Modi said taking the campaign forward would be a giant step towards fulfilling Mahatma Gandhis dream of a clean India.
