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Nation pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his 70th death anniversary

Nation pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his 70th death anniversary

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Tributes poured in from leaders, politicians and citizens from across the country on his 70th death anniversary

The nation on Tuesday remembered Mahatma Gandhi on his 70th death anniversary with President Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the country in paying homage to the Father of the Nation.

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Prime Minister Modi in his last ‘Mann ki Baat’ address said, “The path of peace and non-violence, is the path of Bapu and this is applicable not only for India or the world but also for a person or a family or a society. The ideals which Bapu practiced in his life, things that he imparted are relevant even today.”

“What can be a bigger tribute than taking a vow that we shall tread the path of Bapu – and walk, as far as possible?” he added.

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869, in Gujarat's Porbandar district. He was assassinated on this day in the year 1948 by Nathuram Godse at Birla House in Delhi.

Nathuram Godse fired three bullets into Mahatma Gandhi's chest while he was standing on the steps of the Birla House, where a prayer meeting was scheduled to take place.

Tributes poured in from leaders, politicians and citizens from across the country on his 70th death anniversary.