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Gandhi Jayanti 2026: President, PM Pay Tribute at Raj Ghat
President Murmu, VP Radhakrishnan and PM Modi paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat on his 157th birth anniversary. Murmu said his message of peace is more relevant amid global conflict.
Key Highlights
- Tributes at Raj Ghat: President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan and PM Narendra Modi paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi.
- 157th anniversary: The nation marked Gandhi's 157th birth anniversary on Friday.
- Peace message: Murmu said that with war and conflict in many parts of the world, Gandhi's message of peace and non-violence is "even more relevant."
- Sarvodaya link: She connected Gandhi's ideal of Sarvodaya, the welfare of all, to India's goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047.
- A global day: October 2 is also observed worldwide as the International Day of Non-Violence.
The nation's top leaders paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on Friday, marking his 157th birth anniversary. President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered floral tributes at Raj Ghat in Delhi, the Mahatma's memorial.
President's Message: Peace in a Time of Conflict
President Murmu used the occasion to highlight the relevance of Gandhi's ideals today. "On behalf of all citizens, I pay my respectful tribute to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi on his 157th birth anniversary celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti," she said on X.
"Gandhiji's life and ideals are widely respected by the global community. Today, an atmosphere of war and conflict prevails in many parts of the world, affecting all nations in these circumstances, Mahatma Gandhi's message of peace and non-violence becomes even more relevant," she added.
