On Mahatma Gandhi's 74th Death Anniversary, Rahul Gandhi Says 'Gandhi Ji Was Shot Dead By Hindutvavadi'

Gandhi Ji Death Anniversary: On this occasion, the President, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Defence Minister of India pay homage at his samadhi at Rajghat in the capital Delhi.

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Gandhi Ji Death Anniversary: Today, the entire country is celebrating the 74th death anniversary of the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi. In 1948, on this day, i.e. on January 30, the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, was shot dead. 

This is the reason why the countrymen celebrate today's special day as Martyrs' Day. On this occasion, the President of India, Vice-President, Prime Minister, and the Defence Minister visit Delhi and pay homage at Gandhiji's Samadhi at Raj Ghat, remembering his contribution. On this day, the whole country remembers Bapu and observes two minutes of silence. 

Rahul Gandhi tweeted a tribute-

Bapu's death anniversary is being remembered by all the leaders of the country. Rahul Gandhi also paid tribute to the Father of the Nation through a tweet. "A Hindutvavadi had shot Gandhiji. All Hindutvavadis feel that Gandhiji is no more. Where there is truth, Bapu is still alive today!

A Hindutvavadi had shot Gandhiji.
All Hindutvavadis feel that Gandhiji is no more.

Where there is truth, Bapu is still alive today!#GandhiForever pic.twitter.com/nROySYZ6jU

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) January 30, 2022

Mahatma Gandhi's name exists as a permanent imprint not only in India but all over the world. On January 13, 1948, he began a fast unto death in Calcutta to maintain Hindu-Muslim unity and against communal turmoil. It was the last fast of his life. Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated on January 30, 1948, exactly 11 days after ending his fast on January 18, 1948.

Three days before his assassination, Gandhiji had visited the Qutubuddin Bakhtiar Kaki Dargah in Mehrauli to bring peace to Delhi. At that time Delhi was burning in communal violence. Before leaving the dargah, Gandhiji had given the message of communal harmony and unity while addressing a large gathering of people.

Amit Shah remembers Bapu-

Amit Shah also remembered Bapu and paid tribute to him. He tweeted, "Mahatma Gandhi Ji instilled in the heart of every Indian the spirit of Swadeshi, Swabhasha, and Swaraj. His ideas and ideals will always inspire every Indian to serve the nation. Today, on the death anniversary of Pujya Bapu, I pay homage to him."

Mahatma Gandhi Ji instilled in the heart of every Indian the spirit of Swadeshi, Swabhasha, and Swaraj. His ideas and ideals will always inspire every Indian to serve the nation.

Today, on the death anniversary of Pujya Bapu, I bow to him and pay homage to him.