New Delhi – On Thursday, the nation observed Mahatma Gandhi’s 157th birth anniversary with a dignified ceremony at Rajghat. A multi‑faith prayer service brought together participants from a spectrum of religions, 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 flowers and paid his respects at the modest stone cenotaph. President Droupadi Murmu also joined the commemorative programme, adding her voice to the chorus of leaders saluting Gandhi’s legacy.
Congress Stalwarts Offer Their Homage
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha opposition leader Rahul Gandhi visited the site to remember the architect of India’s freedom movement. Both placed floral tributes and reiterated Gandhi’s steadfast commitment to non‑violence and his pivotal role in achieving independence.
Parliamentary Speakers and Administrators Join the Tribute
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla stood beside Union Minister Manohar Lal and Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, each observing a moment of silence and presenting bouquets. Their presence highlighted the cross‑party reverence for Gandhi’s ideals.
Delhi Chief Minister Stresses Gandhi’s Continued 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 Enduring Message
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari used his X account to salute Gandhi, highlighting 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 post praising Gandhi’s simple living, truthfulness and the power of non‑violent resistance, while wishing the nation a peaceful 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.
