Canberra, Australia, January 30 (ANI): The Indian High Commissioner to Australia, Gopal Baglay, and other staff members of the mission paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his 76th death anniversary. The Indian High Commission in Australia tweeted, On Martyr’s Day, High Commissioner and other officials paid homage to Bapu, the Father of the Nation. They recommitted to follow his message of truth and non-violence, which continues to guide us @MEAIndia.
Australian High Commissioner to India, Philip Green, also remembered Mahatma Gandhi and stated that his principles of freedom, equality, and non-violence are an inspiration for many. He tweeted, A visit to Birla House was an opportunity to learn about Mahatma Gandhi and reflect on his life and legacy. His principles of freedom, equality, and non-violence are an inspiration for many.
The US Embassy in India also paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 76th death anniversary by recalling a quote from civil rights icon Martin Luther King. The US Embassy tweeted, Remembering #MahatmaGandhi on the 76th anniversary of his death. As Martin Luther King Jr. said, ‘If humanity is to progress, Gandhi is inescapable. He lived, thought, and acted, inspired by a vision of humanity evolving towards a world of peace and harmony.’ #MartyrsDay.
Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 76th death anniversary at Rajghat in Delhi. PM Modi tweeted, 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.
Mahatma Gandhi’s death anniversary, observed as Martyrs’ Day in India, honors his contributions to the country’s freedom struggle. On January 30, 1948, Gandhi was assassinated by Nathuram Godse at Gandhi Smriti in Birla’s house, months after India gained independence.
This news piece contains information about Indian High Commissioner Gopal Baglay and other officials paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary. The article also includes statements from Australian High Commissioner Philip Green and the US Embassy in India, highlighting the influence of Gandhi’s principles. Additionally, it covers Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. The article emphasizes the global impact and inspiration of Mahatma Gandhi’s teachings on truth, non-violence, freedom, and equality.
