Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on the 77th anniversary of his death. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Tributes to Pujya Bapu on his Punya Tithi. His ideals motivate us to build a developed India. I also pay tributes to all those martyred for our nation and recall their service as well as sacrifices.”
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also honored Gandhi on his death anniversary, praising his enduring impact. Shah emphasized that Gandhi’s thoughts on cleanliness, self-reliance, and rural empowerment would continue to inspire the nation. He shared on X, “On behalf of the grateful nation, I pay my tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, the leading figure of the Indian freedom movement, who popularized the Indian values of truth, non-violence, and the fight against injustice across the world. Mahatma Gandhi strengthened the freedom movement by binding the country in the thread of unity. His thoughts towards cleanliness, self-reliance, and empowerment of rural India will continue to inspire the countrymen.”
January 30 is observed as Martyrs’ Day in India each year to honor Mahatma Gandhi’s immense contribution to India’s freedom struggle.
To commemorate the occasion, the National Archives of India (NAI), the National Gandhi Museum (NGM), and the National Film Archives of India, in collaboration with Prasar Bharati Archives, have launched a special exhibition titled “Journey of the Mahatma: Through His Own Documents.” The exhibition will be inaugurated by Tara Gandhi Bhattacharjee, Mahatma Gandhi’s granddaughter and Chairman of the National Gandhi Museum, at 3:00 PM today at the NGM Exhibition Hall in Rajghat, New Delhi.
The exhibition offers a unique, in-depth look at Gandhi’s transformative journey through rare photographs, documents, audio recordings, video clippings, and personal letters. It highlights key moments in his life, such as his education in England, his work in South Africa, and pivotal events in India’s freedom struggle, including the Champaran Satyagraha, Dandi March, and the Quit India Movement. The exhibition also focuses on Gandhi’s efforts in social justice, communal harmony, and the eradication of untouchability, along with his efforts to maintain peace during Partition and his legacy post-independence.
This carefully curated collection of archival material illustrates Gandhi’s philosophy of nonviolence, justice, and peace, providing a deeper understanding of his life and enduring influence.
Mahatma Gandhi was tragically assassinated on January 30, 1948, by Nathuram Godse at Gandhi Smriti in Birla House, just months after India gained independence.
