
Gandhi Jayanti 2021: India’s President Kovind, PM Modi pays tributes for Mahatma Gandhi
India’s President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and vice president M Venkaiah Naidu on Saturday led the country in remembering Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of the 152nd birth anniversary of the freedom fighter. Leaders visited Gandhi’s resting place in Delhi, Rajghat, to offer floral tribute to the “Father of the Nation.”
President Ram Nath Kovind: “Homage to Bapu on Gandhi Jayanti . It is a special day for all Indians to remember Gandhiji’s struggles and sacrifice. Let us take a pledge that we will continue to strive for making India a country of Gandhiji’s dreams while adhering to his teachings, ideals and values.”

Homage to Bapu on #GandhiJayanti . It is a special day for all Indians to remember Gandhiji's struggles and sacrifice. Let us take a pledge that we will continue to strive for making India a country of Gandhiji's dreams while adhering to his teachings, ideals and values.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 2, 2021
Prime Minister Narendra Modi: “I bow to respected Bapu on Gandhi Jayanti. His noble principles are globally relevant and give strength to millions.”
राष्ट्रपिता महात्मा गांधी को उनकी जन्म-जयंती पर विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि। पूज्य बापू का जीवन और आदर्श देश की हर पीढ़ी को कर्तव्य पथ पर चलने के लिए प्रेरित करता रहेगा।
I bow to respected Bapu on Gandhi Jayanti. His noble principles are globally relevant and give strength to millions.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 2, 2021
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu: “Mahatma Gandhi led the struggle to liberate India from colonial rule based on the values of Truth and Non-Violence. His principle of Ahimsa will continue to guide us and the rest of the world in our shared quest for peace, harmony and universal brotherhood.”
My respectful tributes to the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi Ji on his birth anniversary today. Universally revered as an apostle of peace & non-violence Gandhiji was an embodiment of selfless service, kindness & compassion. #GandhiJayanti
— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) October 2, 2021