Gandhi Jayanti 2023: India's Mahatma revered on his 154th birth anniversary; world tributes pour in
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Rajghat on October 2, 2023 Photograph: (ANI)
<p>The timeless legacy of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, the barrister from western India's coastal town of Porbandar, who came to be known as Mahatma — meaning the revered being — is being celebrated in India and across the world on his 154th birth anniversary. The relevance of the Gandhian idea of non-violence that became philosophical guide of India's struggle for freedom from the British. It saw a remarkable moment of reinvigoration recently with the photographic symbolism of leaders of world's 20 wealthiest nations paying their respects to Gandhi at his resting place in New Delhi last month. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his respects to Gandhi at Rajghat and said that "Gandhi's impact is global, motivating the entire humankind to further the spirit of unity and compassion."</p>Key Updates
02 Oct 2023, 9:56 (IST)
US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti on X said, "On Mahatma Gandhi's birthday, I'm deeply moved by his enduring legacy. His message of non-violence remains a beacon of hope for equality and justice worldwide. Gandhi's profound influence on Dr. Martin Luther King and the US civil rights movement reminds us of the power of his ideals."
(Image courtesy: ANI)
02 Oct 2023, 10:13 AM (IST)
While PM Modi paid his tribute, he launched a cleanliness drive beginning on October 01 on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. The campaign "Ek Tareekh, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath," is a run-up initiative to the "Swachhata Pakhwada-Swachhta Hi Seva" 2023 camapign.
Taking the campaign forward Modi said that this campaign is a step forwards towards fulfilling Mahatma Gandhi's dream of 'Clean India.'
02 Oct 2023, 8:34 (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on X: "I bow to Mahatma Gandhi on the special occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. His timeless teachings continue to illuminate our path. Mahatma Gandhi's impact is global, motivating the entire humankind to further the spirit of unity and compassion. May we always work towards fulfilling his dreams. May his thoughts enable every youngster be the agent of change he dreamt of, fostering unity and harmony all over."