From the valleys of Jammu and Kashmir to the plains of Uttar Pradesh, India’s leaders united in reverence for Mahatma Gandhi on his punyatithi. Lt Governor Manoj Sinha spearheaded the remembrances with a moving X post from the LG Office.
Expressing deep respect, Sinha said, ‘On this day, I offer veneration to Bapu whose ideals continue to inspire mankind.’ Martyrs’ Day also prompted honors for those who fought for independence.
PM Modi’s tribute set a national precedent, echoed by chief ministers nationwide. UP’s Yogi Adityanath urged adopting Bapu’s ethics for national development, praising his global luminescence through ahimsa.
Mohan Yadav of MP viewed Gandhi’s life as a sacred pursuit of communal good via truth and oneness. Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami highlighted the eternal inspiration from Gandhi’s austerity and service.
Vishnu Dev in Chhattisgarh and Mamata Banerjee in Bengal added their voices, with Banerjee calling Gandhi’s united India dream the heartbeat of democracy.
Gandhi’s assassination in 1948 by a fanatic ended his physical presence but amplified his moral force. Today, amid rising polarization, his calls for tolerance and self-reliance resonate deeply. Events like silent marches and bhajans echoed his simplicity.
Leaders’ messages signal a commitment to Gandhian values in governance – from sustainable development to social justice. As India evolves, Bapu’s charkha-spinning ethos reminds us of ethical progress over material gain.