New Delhi, Jan 30 : Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary, also observed as Martyrs’ Day. In a series of tweets, the Vice President wrote, “My respectful tributes to ‘Father of the Nation’ Mahatma Gandhi Ji on his death anniversary today. An apostle of peace and non-violence, Gandhi Ji played a colossal role in India’s freedom struggle and in shaping the destiny of India.” “Gandhi Ji was a visionary leader, social emancipator, messiah for farmers, crusader of the downtrodden and the voice of rural India.
He was an epitome of kindness, compassion and selfless service. His glorious life, noble ideas and selflessness continue to inspire humanity,” Naidu said. Let us resolve to build an India that is united, harmonious, self-reliant, clean and healthy, and free our country from poverty, hunger, social evils, illiteracy and discrimination, he appealed. Taking to twitter, the PM Modi wrote, “Remembering Bapu on his Punya Tithi.
It is our collective endeavour to further popularise his noble ideals.” Modi also paid homage to those who courageously safeguard our nation and said their service and bravery will always be remembered. “Mahatma Gandhi ji instilled the spirit of ‘Swadeshi’ and ‘Swaraj’ in the heart of every Indian. His thoughts and principles will always inspire us to serve the nation,” Union Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in a tweet wrote, “I bow to Mahatma Gandhi on his ‘punyatithi’. On Martyrs’ Day, I pay my heartfelt tributes to all freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the country.” BJP national president Jagat Prakash Nadda also took to twitter and paid homage to ‘Father of the nation’. “Gandhi Ji’s life and his welfare ideas will always inspire us to serve the nation,” Nadda said.
