PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on his birth anniversary saying, he epitomised simplicity and lived for the welfare of our nation.
"Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji was humble and firm. He epitomised simplicity and lived for the welfare of our nation. We remember him on his Jayanti with a deep sense of gratitude for everything he has done for India," PM Modi tweeted.
Meanwhile, sons of former PM Lal Bahadur Shastri, Sunil Shastri and Anil Shastri paid tribute at Vijay Ghat on his birth anniversary.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi also paid homage to the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi, at Raj Ghat.
The Prime Minister paid a floral tribute to Gandhi and paid respects to the leader.
Earlier today, Prime Minister Modi tweeted on the occasion of the 151st birth anniversary adding that there is much to learn from "his life and noble thoughts".
"We bow to beloved Bapu on Gandhi Jayanti. There is much to learn from his life and noble thoughts. May Bapu's ideals keep guiding us in creating a prosperous and compassionate India," the Prime Minister tweeted.
Born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar town of Gujarat, Mahatma Gandhi or Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi adopted a non-violent resistance and was the forefront of the freedom struggle against the colonial British rule with utmost patience.
This led to India finally achieving 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.
Globally, Gandhi's birth anniversary is celebrated as the International Day of Non-Violence.
Several events were held in India and across the world to mark the occasion.
(ANI)
First published: 2 October 2020, 8:41 IST