US EditionPresident, PM pay tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on death anniversary
- On January 30, 2026, President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi led tributes at the Rajghat memorial in New Delhi on Mahatma Gandhi's 78th death anniversary.
- January 30 is observed as Martyrs' Day to mark Gandhi's assassination on January 30, 1948, honoring Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi's role in India's freedom movement.
- Dignitaries observed a two-minute silence and an all-faith prayer meeting at Rajghat, including the devotional song Raghuptati Raghav Raja Ram, attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Manohar Lal, Rajghat Samadhi Committee Chairman.
- Delhi Traffic Police issued a traffic advisory and warned diversions at ITO Chowk, Delhi Gate, and Rajghat DTC Depot during the function, while Congress leaders and Rahul Gandhi paid tribute at Indira Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Leaders used the occasion to reaffirm Swadeshi and self-reliance as national goals, while emphasizing non-violence and truth as enduring values, Senior Minister JP Nadda and Modi said.
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Mahatma Gandhi death anniversary 2026: January 30 meaning, why it's called Martyrs' Day, and inspiring quotes
The nation is marking a solemn day today, January 30. India is paying homage to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, on his death anniversary, which is also observed as Martyrs’ Day. At Rajghat in New Delhi, a Sarva-Dharma Prarthana was organised, setting the tone for a day of remembrance and reflection. President Droupadi Murmu visited Rajghat and offered floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi. Vice President C P Radhakrishnan and Prime Ministe…
PM Narendra Modi Pays Tribute To Mahatma Gandhi On His 78th Death Anniversary At Rajghat
On this special report, the focus is on the 78th death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, commemorated at Delhi's Rajghat. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tributes to the Father of the Nation, stating that Bapu's emphasis on 'Swadeshi' is a 'fundamental pillar of our resolve for a developed and self-reliant India.' The Prime Minister was joined by President Droupadi Murmu, the Defence Minister, and other senior cabinet members in honoring t…
PM Modi Honors Mahatma Gandhi's 'Swadeshi' Idea On Death Anniversary, Pays Tribute At Rajghat
He also highlighted Gandhi's principle of non-violence. Other leaders also paid respects. A prayer service and Martyr's Day ceremony were held at Rajghat, with traffic advisories issued due to the event.
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