PM Modi Pays Tributes To Mahatma Gandhi On Death Anniversary

Mahatma Gandhi was shot dead by Nathuram Godse on January 30, 1948. Godse was a leader of the Hindu Mahasabha.

Updated on: 30 January 2023 5:05 am

Mahatma Gandhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his 75th death anniversary.

"I bow to Bapu on his Punya Tithi and recall his profound thoughts. I also pay homage to all those who have been martyred in the service of our nation. Their sacrifices will never be forgotten and will keep strengthening our resolve to work for a developed India," Modi tweeted.

I bow to Bapu on his Punya Tithi and recall his profound thoughts. I also pay homage to all those who have been martyred in the service of our nation. Their sacrifices will never be forgotten and will keep strengthening our resolve to work for a developed India.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 30, 2023

Gandhi, the father of the nation, was shot dead by Nathuram Godse on this day in 1948. The death anniversary is marked observed as Martyr's Day.

An all-religion prayer is scheduled to be held today at Gandhi's samadhi in Rajghat, Delhi.

WATCH| Visuals from Gandhi Samadhi, Rajghat.

On the occasion of 75th death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi & Martyr’s Day Ceremony, a Sarva-Dharma Prarthana will be held at Gandhi Samadhi, Rajghat. pic.twitter.com/Ond96FZvXE
— Prasar Bharati News Services & Digital Platform (@PBNS_India) January 30, 2023