Happy Gandhi Jayanti 2023: Dharmendra Pradhan, institutes pay homage to father of the nation

NEW DELHI: The nation is celebrating the 154th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, also known as father of the nation, today, October 2. From prime minister Narendra Modi and union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan to universities and national institutes, everyone paid homage to the man who helped in gaining independence.

PM Modi said in a post on X, “I bow to Mahatma Gandhi on the special occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. His timeless teachings continue to illuminate our path. Mahatma Gandhi's impact is global, motivating the entire humankind to further the spirit of unity and compassion. May we always work towards fulfilling his dreams. May his thoughts enable every youngster to be the agent of change he dreamt of, fostering unity and harmony all over.”

I bow to Mahatma Gandhi on the special occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. His timeless teachings continue to illuminate our path. Mahatma Gandhi's impact is global, motivating the entire humankind to further the spirit of unity and compassion. May we always work towards fulfilling his…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 2, 2023

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Dharmendra Pradhan wrote, “Mahatma Gandhi was a beacon of peace, justice and non-violence. His life and teachings remain a timeless source of inspiration for the entire humanity. Humble tribute to Pujya Bapu on his birth anniversary. Let us embrace Bapu's message of compassion, unity and selflessness to build a Viksit Bharat rooted in his ideals.”

Mahatma Gandhi was a beacon of peace, justice and non-violence. His life and teachings remain a timeless source of inspiration for the entire humanity. Humble tribute to Pujya Bapu on his birth anniversary. Let us embrace Bapu's message of compassion, unity and selflessness to… pic.twitter.com/yQmcq3s1OC

— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) October 2, 2023

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore remembered Gandhi’s speech and said, “Remembering Mahatma Gandhi on #GandhiJayanti2023. Gandhiji first visited IISc in 1927 and gave a speech outlining his vision for research at the Institute. He came back for another visit in 1936.”

Remembering Mahatma Gandhi on #GandhiJayanti2023.
Gandhiji first visited IISc in 1927 and gave a speech outlining his vision for research at the Institute. He came back for another visit in 1936.https://t.co/OkVK66dZB4#IIScheritage #history
?IISc Archives pic.twitter.com/1dLDd9A7g6

— IISc Bangalore (@iiscbangalore) October 2, 2023

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras said, “On the occasion of #GandhiJayanti, @iitmadras pays homage to the great leader and the father of our nation. Let this day remind us about the importance of helping others, the need to contribute towards #cleanliness, and maintaining peace and harmony.”

On the occasion of #GandhiJayanti, @iitmadras pays homage to the great leader and the father of our nation. Let this day remind us about the importance of helping others, the need to contribute towards #cleanliness, and maintaining peace and harmony.#GandhiJayanti2023 pic.twitter.com/IeVCa5bovm

— IIT Madras (@iitmadras) October 2, 2023

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) organised a marathon to celebrate Gandhi Jayanti 2023.

Marathon being organised as part of the Gandhi Jayanti Celebration at IGNOU HQ#GandhiJayanti2023 pic.twitter.com/ebVDmqXiBb

— IGNOU (@OfficialIGNOU) October 2, 2023

APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) wrote, “Respectful tribute to the Father of the Nation #महात्मा_गांधी on his birth anniversary who gave the message of truth, non-violence, peace and harmony to the world.”

विश्व को सत्य, अहिंसा, शांति और सद्भाव का संदेश देने वाले राष्ट्रपिता #महात्मा_गांधी जी की जयंती पर सादर नमन। pic.twitter.com/PHKeobBRtW

— AKTU (@AKTU_Lucknow) October 2, 2023