President Kovind, VP Naidu, PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi pay tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on Martyrs' Day

New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leaser Rahul Gandhi on Sunday paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary, also observed as Martyrs' Day.

The President paid floral tributes to the 'Father of the nation' at Raj Ghat in Delhi on the occasion.

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."

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. #Gandhiji pic.twitter.com/0dzzelL9LL

— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) January 30, 2022

"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.

As we remember Bapu, let us resolve to build an India that is united, harmonious, self-reliant, clean and healthy. Let us come together to free our country from poverty, hunger, social evils, illiteracy and discrimination. #Gandhiji

— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) January 30, 2022

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.

Remembering Bapu on his Punya Tithi. It is our collective endeavour to further popularise his noble ideals.

Today, on Martyrs’ Day, paying homage to all the greats who courageously safeguarded our nation. Their service and bravery will always be remembered.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 30, 2022

"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.

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— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) January 30, 2022

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."

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.

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) January 30, 2022

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.

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— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) January 30, 2022

In a tweet, former Congress MP Rahul Gandhi wrote, "Hindutvavadis believe that Gandhi ji is no more. Where there is truth, Bapu is still alive there." The Congress MP also paid floral tributes to Gandhi at Raj Ghat.  (Inputs from UNI)

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— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) January 30, 2022