Mahatma Gandhi, the apostle of peace, was on Friday fondly remembered on his 140th birth anniversary with leaders cutting across the political spectrum paying homage to him.

Vice President Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Leader of Opposition LK Advani were among the prominent persons who offered floral tributes at Rajghat, the memorial of the Mahatma, here.