IN PICS: Amid Covid Crisis, Nation Celebrates Birth Anniversary Of Mahatma Gandhi & Lal Bahadur Shastri

Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of his 151st birth anniversary, at Rajghat in New Delhi. In a tweet he said there is much to learn from his life. He wrote, 'May Bapu’s ideals keep guiding us in creating a prosperous and compassionate India.' Image (PTI)

Today was also the 116th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri. His sons Sunil and Anil Shastri paid tribute at Vijay Ghat on the occasion. Image (ANI)

President Ram Nath Kovind also paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat. He said that Gandhi's life is an inspiration during pandemic. 'During the outbreak of a deadly plague, he flung himself into health care and sanitation duties that exemplified his selfless service,' the President tweeted. Image (PTI)

Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad pays his tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat. Image (ANI)

A worker sanitizes the pathway around the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi. Covid 19 protocols were adhered during the occasion. Image (PTI)

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren tries his hands on a spinning wheel after paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. Image(PTI)

Buddhist monks pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of his 151st birth anniversary, at Rajghat in New Delhi. Image (PTI)