'Sacrifices Inspire Us': PM Modi, Shah And Others Pay Tribute To Mahatma Gandhi On 76th Death Anniversary

Every year on January 30, India honours Martyrs' Day to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi's death anniversary and to celebrate his contributions to the country's liberation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 76th death anniversary. Taking to X, PM Modi stated: "I pay homage to Pujya Bapu on his Punya Tithi. I also pay homage to all those who have been martyred for our nation. Their sacrifices inspire us to serve the people and fulfil their vision for our nation."

I pay homage to Pujya Bapu on his Punya Tithi. I also pay homage to all those who have been martyred for our nation. Their sacrifices inspire us to serve the people and fulfil their vision for our nation.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 30, 2024

Gandhi, who was assassinated by Nathuram Godse on January 30, 1948, is still a lasting emblem of India's quest for freedom.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also took to X and paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi. "Salute to Mahatma Gandhi ji on his death anniversary who awakened the spirit of Swadeshi in the hearts of the countrymen by following the path of truth and non-violence. Gandhi ji's messages of peace and harmony are relevant even today and his thoughts will continue to inspire countrymen to sacrifice and dedicate themselves to the nation," he said. 

सत्य और अहिंसा के मार्ग पर चलकर देशवासियों के दिलों में स्वदेशी की भावना जगाने वाले महात्मा गाँधी जी की पुण्यतिथि पर उन्हें नमन।

गाँधी जी के शांति और सद्भाव के संदेश आज भी प्रासंगिक हैं और उनके विचार देशवासियों को राष्ट्र के लिए त्याग व समर्पण की प्रेरणा देते रहेंगे। pic.twitter.com/WmiLImRxRP

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) January 30, 2024

While paying respect, BJP National President JP Nadda stated that Bapu's paths remain applicable in all eras.

“I pay my tribute to the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi, the priest of truth and non-violence, who paved the way for India’s independence through Swadeshi and self-reliance, on his death anniversary. The paths shown by Bapu are relevant in every era. His ideals and thoughts will always inspire us,” Nadda said on X.

Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said: “I pay homage to Pujya Bapu on his Punyatithi. The nation will always remain grateful for his contributions. Also, on this day, we pay our tributes to all those who laid down their lives in service to the nation.”

Every year on January 30, India honours Martyrs' Day to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi's death anniversary and to celebrate his contributions to the country's liberation.