'Salutations to Pujya Bapu…': Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi
What's the story
President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat in New Delhi on Wednesday, commemorating the 155th anniversary of his birth. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Union Minister Manohar Lala and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, also paid respects. In a message on X, PM Modi offered heartfelt tributes to Gandhi, emphasizing the lasting influence of his ideals of truth, harmony, and equality, which continue to inspire the nation.
Project launch
PM Modi to launch sanitation projects worth ₹9,600 crore
Besides paying homage, PM Modi also took part in Swachh Bharat Diwas 2024, celebrating 10 years since the scheme's launch. He will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for various sanitation and cleanliness projects worth over ₹9,600 crore. These projects include those under AMRUT and AMRUT 2.0, the National Mission for Clean Ganga, and the GOBARdhan Scheme.
Twitter Post
Read Modi's post here
Today, on Gandhi Jayanti, I took part in Swachhata related activities with my young friends. I urge you all to also take part in some or the other such activity during the day and at the same time, keep strengthening the Swachh Bharat Mission. #10YearsOfSwachhBharat pic.twitter.com/FdG96WO9ZZ
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 2, 2024
Shastri tribute
PM Modi pays tribute to former PM Lal Bahadur Shastri
PM Modi also paid his respects to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on his birth anniversary. He acknowledged Shastri's dedication toward the welfare of soldiers, farmers, and national pride. "Respectful tribute to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on his birth anniversary," he wrote in a post on X.
National holiday
Why is Gandhi Jayanti celebrated
Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated every year to honor the birth of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, fondly called the "Father of the Nation." It's a national holiday in India, where people come together to pay tribute to his legacy. Born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, Gujarat, Mahatma Gandhi was a key player in the non-violent fight against British colonial rule.