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October 25, 2026 3:47 PM

PM Modi Pays Tribute to Freedom Fighter Bhai Parmanand Ahead of 150th Birth Anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday remembered freedom fighter Bhai Parmanand for his contributions to India’s independence movement, his association with the Arya Samaj and his involvement in the Ghadar movement, ahead of his 150th birth anniversary on November 4. Speaking during the 139th episode of his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, the Prime Minister described Bhai Parmanand as an influential figure whose life and sacrifices continued to inspire generations. He also urged ...

October 2, 2026 5:57 PM

PM Modi Attends Interfaith Prayer Meeting at Gandhi Smriti on Gandhi Jayanti

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday attended a special interfaith prayer meeting at Gandhi Smriti in the national capital on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. The Prime Minister paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and remembered his enduring ideals of truth, peace and non-violence. School students and artists also rendered devotional bhajans during the prayer meeting. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat and attended the Sarva-Dharma Prar...

October 2, 2026 4:35 PM

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan Pays Tributes to Gandhi, Shastri and Kamaraj

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan today paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversary. He also paid homage to former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Kamaraj on his death anniversary. At Raj Ghat, the Vice-President paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and recalled his enduring legacy of truth, non-violence, justice and respect for human dignity. Radhakrishnan said Mahatma Gandhi’s life and message continue to inspire humanity ...

October 2, 2026 9:47 AM

President Murmu, PM Modi Pay Tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on 157th Birth Anniversary

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 157th birth anniversary, recalling his message of peace, non-violence, truth and service. President Murmu visited Rajghat and attended the Sarva-Dharma Prarthana at Gandhi's samadhi on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. In a message on X, President Murmu said Gandhi's life and ideals continued to command respect across the world and that his message of peace and non-violence had becom...

October 2, 2026 5:53 PM

Gandhi’s timeless message will continue to guide us towards better society: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary, recalling his ideals of truth, non-violence, simplicity, compassion and Swadeshi. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “May Bapu’s timeless message keep guiding us towards a better society and a Viksit Bharat.” In a video message, PM Modi said the significance of October 2 was well known to every child in the country and highlighted the global relevance of Mahatma Gandhi’s ideolo...

October 1, 2026 7:55 PM

President Murmu highlights relevance of Mahatma Gandhi’s message of peace, non-violence

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday highlighted the continuing relevance of Mahatma Gandhi’s message of peace and non-violence, saying it has become even more significant amid an atmosphere of war and conflict prevailing in many parts of the world. In her message on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti, the President said Gandhiji’s life and ideals continue to be widely respected by the global community and called for upholding his values while advancing towards the goal of a developed India. “On ...

September 27, 2026 1:09 PM

Cleanliness, public participation key to paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called for greater public participation in cleanliness drives and environmental conservation, highlighting community-led initiatives across the country in the 138th episode of his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’. With October 2, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, approaching, PM Modi recalled Mahatma Gandhi’s emphasis on cleanliness and said it remains an important guiding principle. “In just a few days, it’s the 2nd of October - th...

August 31, 2026 1:11 PM

PM Modi pays floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi in Bishkek, meets diaspora and other community members

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at his memorial in Bishkek ahead of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Leadership Summit. The statue was unveiled by PM Modi during his visit to Kyrgyzstan in 2015. “In Bishkek this morning, paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at his statue in the city. Gandhi Ji’s thoughts will always have an unparalleled impact on our minds,” PM Modi said in a post on X. The prime minister also met people from various commun...

August 28, 2026 1:27 AM

From Gandhi’s ‘reconstruction’ to India@2047: HM Shah outlines vision for youth

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Thursday linked Mahatma Gandhi’s vision of rebuilding India with the Narendra Modi government’s stated goal of taking the country to the forefront of the world by 2047, telling young graduates that they would be the generation to witness the centenary of independence. Addressing Gujarat Vidyapith’s 72nd convocation in Ahmedabad, Union Minister Shah said Gandhi had deliberately used the idea of “reconstruction” rather than “new constru...

June 29, 2026 3:09 PM

PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi in Victoria, offers prayers at Seychelles’ Tamil temple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at the Peace Park in Victoria and offered prayers at the historic Arulmigu Navasakthi Vinayagar Temple during his state visit to Seychelles, underscoring the deep cultural, spiritual and people-to-people ties between the two countries. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at the Peace Park in Victoria. Bapu's ideals transcend generations, uniting people in the pursuit of peace, justice and human dignity...