President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived together at Raj Ghat in the morning and offered floral tributes at the memorial. Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Union ministers, senior officials and dignitaries also participated in the ceremony, standing in silence to honour Gandhi’s legacy.
In a message posted on social media platform X, Prime Minister Modi paid homage to Gandhi and highlighted his enduring influence on India’s national ethos. The Prime Minister recalled Gandhi’s emphasis on Swadeshi, or self-reliance, describing it as a guiding principle for India’s journey towards becoming a developed and self-reliant nation. He said Gandhi’s life and work would continue to inspire citizens to follow the path of duty and ethical conduct.
President Murmu also paid floral tributes at Raj Ghat, joining other leaders in commemorating Gandhi’s contribution to India’s freedom struggle and moral framework. Official photographs released by the government showed the presence of senior constitutional authorities, reflecting the significance attached to the occasion.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi marked the anniversary by offering floral tributes at Tees January Marg, the site of Mahatma Gandhi’s martyrdom. In a message, Rahul Gandhi said the Father of the Nation had given India a fundamental guiding principle for democracy and public life. “The power of truth is greater than the might of power,” he said, recalling Gandhi’s belief that moral force ultimately prevails over authority.
Throughout the day, leaders from various political parties, representatives of social organisations and citizens visited Raj Ghat to pay their respects. Prayer meetings and remembrance programmes were organised across several parts of the country, reflecting a collective tribute to Gandhi’s philosophy of peace, social harmony and non-violence.
Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated on January 30, 1948, just months after India attained independence. Each year, the nation observes his death anniversary to remember his life, sacrifice and ideas, and to reaffirm commitment to the values he championed.
Visuals from Raj Ghat captured a subdued and reflective atmosphere, with dignitaries laying wreaths and observing moments of silence, marking a day of national remembrance.
