Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on Friday on his death anniversary. He remembered the Father of the Nation for ideals that continue to shape India’s social and national vision.
As the country observed Martyr’s Day, leaders across the political spectrum reflected on Gandhi’s influence on India’s journey towards self-reliance and moral leadership.
In a message shared on social media, PM Modi highlighted Gandhi’s strong emphasis on Swadeshi. He described it as a guiding principle for building a developed and self-reliant India.
The Prime Minister said Gandhi’s life and work continue to inspire citizens. He urged people to follow the path of duty, discipline and national responsibility.
He further underlined that Gandhi’s philosophy remains relevant in contemporary India. According to him, it plays a key role in efforts aimed at economic self-sufficiency and ethical public life.
राष्ट्रपिता महात्मा गांधी को उनकी पुण्यतिथि पर मेरा शत-शत नमन। पूज्य बापू का हमेशा स्वदेशी पर बल रहा, जो विकसित और आत्मनिर्भर भारत के हमारे संकल्प का भी आधारस्तंभ है। उनका व्यक्तित्व और कृतित्व देशवासियों को कर्तव्य पथ पर चलने के लिए सदैव प्रेरित करता रहेगा।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 30, 2026
Tributes from Union Ministers
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also paid homage to Gandhi. He highlighted Gandhi’s role in uniting a nation divided by language, region and caste.
Shah said Gandhi broadened the freedom movement by weaving together Swadeshi, cleanliness and the spirit of independence. He added that these ideas helped envision a strong and inclusive India.
महात्मा गाँधी जी को उनकी पुण्यतिथि पर कोटिशः नमन।
पूज्य बापू ने भाषा, क्षेत्र, जाति में बँटे देश को एक कर आजादी के आंदोलन को व्यापकता दी। स्वदेशी, स्वाधीनता व स्वच्छता को एक सूत्र में बाँधकर गौरवशाली भारत की कल्पना करने वाले महात्मा गाँधी जी के विचार हमें प्रेरित करते रहेंगे। pic.twitter.com/0DMWPHadd7
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) January 30, 2026
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari also paid his respects. He acknowledged Gandhi’s enduring place in the nation’s collective memory.
🇮🇳 राष्ट्रपिता महात्मा गांधी जी की पुण्यतिथि पर उन्हें सादर नमन।🙏🏻#महात्मा_गांधी#MahatmaGandhi pic.twitter.com/VvGnqrtoXp
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) January 30, 2026
Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju offered a detailed tribute. He emphasised Gandhi’s global relevance and moral leadership.
Rijiju said Gandhi’s philosophy of truth, non-violence and harmony continues to guide not only India but the wider world. He added that these values promote peace, ethics and human dignity.
राष्ट्रपिता महात्मा गांधी जी की पुण्यतिथि पर उन्हें सादर नमन। सत्य, अहिंसा और सद्भाव पर आधारित उनका जीवन दर्शन भारत ही नहीं, बल्कि सम्पूर्ण विश्व के लिए शांति, नैतिकता और मानव गरिमा का पथप्रदर्शक है। करुणा, सहिष्णुता और सामाजिक समरसता के उनके विचार आज भी एक न्यायपूर्ण, समावेशी और… pic.twitter.com/thFLqoZg2c
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) January 30, 2026
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi remains the most revered figure in India’s freedom struggle. Through his steadfast commitment to non-violence and civil disobedience, he mobilised millions and played a decisive role in ending British colonial rule.
An assassin killed Gandhi on January 30, 1948. The nation observes the day each year as Martyrs’ Day, remembering his enduring message of peace, unity and moral courage.
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