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New Delhi, Oct 2: Today, on 2nd October, the birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri is being celebrated in the country.
On this day, President Draupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered both leaders.
On the 154th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, PM Modi and Draupadi Murmu reached Rajghat and paid floral tributes to him.
After this, the President and PM reached Vijayghat and paid tribute to Lal Bahadur Shastri on his 119th birth anniversary by offering flowers.
Apart from PM Modi, Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinay Kumar Saxena, Union Ministers Dr. Jitendra Singh and Meenakshi Lekhi and other leaders visited Rajghat and Vijayghat and paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri on his their anniversaries.
“I bow to Mahatma Gandhi on the special occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. His timeless teachings continue to illuminate our path. Mahatma Gandhi’s impact is global, motivating the entire humankind to further the spirit of unity and compassion. May we always work towards fulfilling his dreams. May his thoughts enable every youngster be the agent of change he dreamt of, fostering unity and harmony all over,” the Prime Minister said in a post on X remembering Bapu.
I bow to Mahatma Gandhi on the special occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. His timeless teachings continue to illuminate our path. Mahatma Gandhi's impact is global, motivating the entire humankind to further the spirit of unity and compassion. May we always work towards fulfilling his…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 2, 2023
PM Modi also remembered Lal Bahadur Shastri on his birth anniversary. “Remembering Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji on his Jayanti. His simplicity, dedication to the nation, and iconic call for ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan’ resonate even today, inspiring generations. His unwavering commitment to India’s progress and his leadership during challenging times remain exemplary. May we always work to realise his vision for a strong India,” PM Modi said in a post on X.
Remembering Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji on his Jayanti. His simplicity, dedication to the nation, and iconic call for 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan' resonate even today, inspiring generations. His unwavering commitment to India's progress and his leadership during challenging times remain…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 2, 2023
