Overview

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tribute at Raj Ghat and wrote on X that India will keep following Gandhi’s path in the quest to build a Viksit Bharat.
• President Droupadi Murmu offered respects at Raj Ghat and urged citizens to uphold truth and non‑violence, marking the 156th anniversary.
• Modi amplified a swadeshi appeal, calling purchases of Indian‑made goods a true tribute to Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri and a foundation for self‑reliance.
• The day is observed globally as the UN’s International Day of Non‑Violence, with India’s mission hosting commemorative events that highlight Gandhi’s relevance.
• Leaders across parties and states— including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and several chief ministers and governors—issued tributes and held ceremonies, with joint remembrances for Shastri.