Gandhi Jayanti 2022 | 'May We Always Live Up To Bapu’s Ideals': PM Modi, Prez Murmu, UN Chief Remember 'Bapu'

Gandhi Jayanti 2022: Several leaders took to Twitter to share their messages and how Mahatama Gandhi inspires them on the 153rd Gandhi Jayanti.

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born in Porbandar, Gujarat, in 1869.

New Delhi: Every year the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi (October 2) is observed as Gandhi Jayanti in India. This year October 2 marks the 153rd birthday anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, born in Porbandar, Gujarat, in 1869. He was one of the most prominent figures in the fight for India's independence. The world observes the day as International Day of Non-Violence because Gandhi helped lead India to independence and has been the inspiration for non-violent movements for civil rights and social change across the world.

On the occasion, several leaders took to Twitter to remember 'Bapu' on Gandhi Jayanti:

President of India Draupadi Murmu, "Gandhi Jayanti in as occasion for all of us to rededicate ourselves to the values of his inspiring life -- peace, equality and communal harmony."

On the occasion of the 153rd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, I pay homage to the Father of the Nation on behalf of all fellow citizens. #GandhiJayanti pic.twitter.com/vETqllKdkK

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 2, 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted a video tribute with a tweet, "Paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi on Gandhi Jayanti. This Gandhi Jayanti is even more special because India is marking Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. May we always live up to Bapu’s ideals." He also urged to Indians buy Khadi and handcrafted products as a tribute to Gandhi Ji.

Paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi on #GandhiJayanti. This Gandhi Jayanti is even more special because India is marking Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. May be always live up to Bapu’s ideals. I also urge you all to purchase Khadi and handicrafts products as a tribute to Gandhi Ji. pic.twitter.com/5icVnnRwwd

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 2, 2022

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in a tweet, wrote, "I bow to Mahatma Gandhi, the pioneer of truth, non-violence and peace, on his birth anniversary. His ideas of Swadeshi, Swabhasha, Swaraj and Sahakar will continue to inspire every Indian to serve the nation."

सत्य, अहिंसा व शांति के पथप्रदर्शक महात्मा गांधी जी की जयंती पर उन्हें कोटिश नमन करता हूँ।

उनके स्वदेशी, स्वभाषा, स्वराज व सहकार के विचार हर भारतीय को राष्ट्रसेवा की प्रेरणा देते रहेंगे।

गांधी जी के आदर्शों पर चल मोदी सरकार भारत को आत्मनिर्भर बनाने हेतु कृतसंकल्पित है। pic.twitter.com/7LXIy0ZmGq

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) October 2, 2022

Minister of External Affairs, S. Jaishankar in his tweet said that Gandhi's "noble ideals, compassion, and timeless wisdom remain a beacon for lasting solutions, the world over". 

Pay my reverential homage to Gandhiji on his Jayanti. His noble ideals, compassion and timeless wisdom remain a beacon for lasting solutions, the world over.#गाँधीजयंती pic.twitter.com/RI3wUfp6IV

— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) October 2, 2022

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres tweeted on International Day of Non-Violence: "We can defeat today's challenges by embracing these values & working across cultures & borders to build a better future."

On the International Day of Non-Violence, we celebrate Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday & values of peace, respect & the essential dignity shared by everyone.

We can defeat today's challenges by embracing these values & working across cultures & borders to build a better future. pic.twitter.com/EHJc2q4UZz

— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) October 2, 2022

Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge paid tributes to both Gandhi and former PM Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversary and wrote, "One trait that both Gandhiji & Shastriji had in common was absolute resolve which continues to inspire us."

Paid my humble tributes to two of the greatest leaders in the history of our great nation.

One trait that both Gandhiji & Shastriji had in common was absolute resolve which continues to inspire us. pic.twitter.com/EC4afmfnJk

— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) October 2, 2022

The world holds Mahatma Gandhi in the highest regard as one of history's most influential and motivating personalities. A brave defender of the rights and dignity of all people for the entirety of his life in South Africa and India, MK Gandhi became the symbol of non-violent movements throughout the world.