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PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on 78th death anniversary at Raj Ghat


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New Delhi, January 30, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat on his 78th death anniversary on Friday. A prayer meet was held at the memorial today and Mahatma Gandhi’s favourite devotional songs, including “Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram", were rendered. President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan also paid homage to the Father of the Nation.

Along with the PM, several Union ministers, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, MoS Defence Sanjay Seth, and Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, also visited the memorial.


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Earlier, PM Modi in a post on X said, “My hundredfold salutations to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, on his death anniversary. Revered Bapu always laid strong emphasis on Swadeshi, which is also a fundamental pillar of our resolve for a developed and self-reliant India. His personality and deeds will forever continue to inspire the people of the country to walk the path of duty."

In another X post, the PM hailed Mahatma Gandhi’s principle of non-violence. “Revered Bapu always emphasised non-violence for the protection of humanity. There is such power in it that can change the world without weapons. Ahimsa param dharmast-thahimsa parantpah, ahimsa paramam satyam yato dharmah pravartate (Nonviolence is the ultimate duty, nonviolence is the ultimate austerity. Nonviolence is the ultimate truth, and it advances the cause of righteousness)," he wrote.

Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat.

Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated by Nathuram Godse on January 30, 1948, in Delhi.