The birth anniversary of Mahatama Gandhi is being celebrated throughout the nation with great fervour. Political leaders have extended their greetings to the public and paid tributes to the father of the nation.
Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at the historic Ridge Ground in Shimla on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, a press release said.
Speaker Surama Padhy highlighted the significance of the day, stating that it was also the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri.
The Democratic Youth Federation India, the youth wing of the CPI(M), held a candlelight vigil in Rameswaram on Tuesday to pay tribute to the victims of the Karur stampede.
In honour of the valour and courage of the armed forces, during the seventh day of Navratri, the dancers paid tribute to the soldiers through Garba at Norata Nagari and Swarnim Nagari in the city.
The second teaser for the upcoming war drama '120 Bahadur,' starring Farhan Akhtar, was unveiled on the occasion of the legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar's birth anniversary.
Zubeen Garg passed away in Singapore after an unfortunate "drowning" incident. His mortal remains were flown back to Delhi and then transported to Guwahati.
The Chief Minister garlanded a statue of Deendayal Upadhyaya at Gandhi Road in the city. Later, Dhami also paid floral tributes at Deendayal Park and honoured his memory at his residence by offering flowers to the portrait of the Jana Sangh leader.
Later, Amit Shah, along with BJP chief and Union Minister JP Nadd, planted a sapling at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Park in the national capital to mark the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said, "This is the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya...He has been a source of inspiration for all of us. There have been several discussions as to how the system of India should be after independence."