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Martyrs' Day

Photo courtesy: Screenshot grab from X/@PIB_India

Martyrs' Day: PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | Jan 30, 2024, at 05:09 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary on Tuesday.

Modi paid his respect to Gandhi at Rajghat in the national capital.

Prime Minister @narendramodi pays tribute to #MahatmaGandhi at #Rajghat on his death anniversary#MartyrsDay pic.twitter.com/fzlzWCqgrG
— PIB India (@PIB_India) January 30, 2024

Modi earlier posted on X, "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 fulfil their vision for our nation."

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 fulfil their vision for our nation.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 30, 2024

Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, was assassinated on January 30, 1948, by Nathuram Godse.

The day is not only observed as the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi but also as Martyrs' Day.

#NarendraModi #MahatmaGandhi #MartyrsDay

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