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PM Modi Pays Tribute To Mahatma Gandhi, Says ‘We Will Keep Following His Path’

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PM Modi paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary, praising his ideals of peace, simplicity, and service as guiding principles for building a Viksit Bharat.

PM Modi (File photo)

PM Modi (File photo)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary, remembering the Father of the Nation as a global icon of peace, simplicity, and moral strength.

Taking to social media, the Prime Minister shared a heartfelt message, highlighting Gandhi’s enduring relevance in shaping a better, developed India.

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In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi wrote, “Gandhi Jayanti is about paying homage to the extraordinary life of beloved Bapu, whose ideals transformed the course of human history.”

In his message, the Prime Minister underlined how Gandhi’s values are foundational to India’s journey toward becoming a Viksit Bharat—a developed, self-reliant nation that uplifts every citizen. PM Modi noted that the focus on compassion, service, and simplicity remains critical in addressing the social and moral challenges of modern times.

“He demonstrated how courage and simplicity could become instruments of great change. He believed in the power of service and compassion as essential means of empowering people. We will keep following his path in our quest to build a Viksit Bharat,” he further wrote.

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