Mahatma Gandhi Death Anniversary 2024: India is paying rich tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, Father of Nation, on his 76th death anniversary today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Rajghat on Tuesday as he paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi. PM Modi said on X, formerly Twitter, “I pay homage to Pujya Bapu on his Punya Tithi. I also pay homage to all those who have been martyred for our nation. Their sacrifices inspire us to serve the people and fulfill their vision for our nation.”
The Congress also honored and emphasized that a true homage to the father of the nation would be to ensure that the “flame of truth and harmony” remains unextinguished amidst the “storm of hatred.”
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge also posted on X and cited Mahatma Gandhi’s quote, “The enemy is fear. We think it’s hate but it is fear.”
In a Hindi post on ‘X’, Rahul Gandhi, the former president of the Congress, expressed that on this particular day, the ideology of hatred and violence had taken away the revered Bapu from the country. He remarked, “Today, the same mindset aims to rob us of his principles and ideals.”
History of Mahatma Gandhi Punyatithi or Martyrs’ Day
Martyrs’ Day or Mahatma Gandhi Punyatithi 2024 is being commemorated today as the nation reflects on the sacrifice made on this day. The death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi falls on 30 January. On this day in 1948, Nathuram Godse, a Hindu nationalist, shot and killed him while he was en route to address an evening prayer meeting at Birla Bhavan in Delhi.
Recognized as the ‘Father of the Nation,’ Mahatma Gandhi played a pivotal role in leading India’s freedom movement, advocating for non-violent and peaceful methods in the struggle against British rule.
Martyrs’ Day 2024, also known as Punyatithi of Mahatma Gandhi or Shaheed Diwas, is observed on 30 January. This day holds a historical significance as it marks the earnest occasion of Gandhiji’s assassination by Nathuram Godse in 1948.
On 30 January each year, India mourns the loss of Mahatma Gandhi, reflecting on his legacy. Moreover, the International Day of Non-Violence is celebrated on 2 October, Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary which is dedicated to promoting non-violent conflict resolution and peace.