New Delhi – On Thursday, the nation commemorated Mahatma Gandhi’s 157th birth anniversary with a dignified ceremony at Rajghat. The inter‑faith prayer brought together representatives from a spectrum of religions, each reflecting on the Father of the Nation’s timeless teachings of truth, peace and non‑violence.
Top Politicians Assemble at the Memorial
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Rajghat, laid a wreath of fresh flowers and bowed before the modest stone cenotaph. President Droupadi Murmu also took part in the observance, joining a long line of leaders who paid their respects to Gandhi’s enduring legacy.
Congress Stalwarts Join the Homage
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha opposition leader Rahul Gandhi reached the site to remember the architect of India’s freedom struggle. Both offered floral tributes and spoke about Gandhi’s steadfast dedication to non‑violence and his pivotal role in securing independence.
Parliamentary Speakers and Senior Officials Participate
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla stood at the memorial alongside Union Minister Manohar Lal and Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu. Each observed a moment of silence and presented a bouquet, underscoring the cross‑party reverence for Gandhi’s ideals.
Delhi’s Chief Minister Highlights Continued Relevance
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta took part in the inter‑faith prayer, recalling how Gandhi’s life epitomised devotion to nation and society. She stressed that his principles of truth, non‑violence, Swadeshi and Swaraj remain strikingly pertinent in today’s India.
Ministers Echo Gandhi’s Enduring Message
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari used his X post 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 occasion with a social‑media message 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.
