PM Modi on Gandhi Jayanti: Bapu’s timeless message will continue to guide society and nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary recalling his emphasis on truth nonviolence simplicity and Swadeshi and saying his message would continue to guide societyIn a post on X PM Modi said Gandhis ideals remained relevant and expressed hope that his message would continue to inspire the country towards building a better society and a Viksit BharatldquoMay Bapursquos timeless message keep guiding us towards a better society and a Viksit Bharatrdquo the Prime Minister saidPM Modi highlights global relevance of Gandhirsquos idealsIn a video message marking Gandhi Jayanti Modi said October 2 had a special significance for the country and highlighted the influence of Gandhis ideas beyond IndialdquoThe importance of October 2 is well known to every child of our nation The ideology of Mahatma Gandhi has inspired the entire world Mahatma Gandhi was such a person who remained distant from power yet today he continues to rule the hearts of crores of peoplerdquo PM Modi saidHe said Gandhis thoughts would continue to have relevance as long as they remained influential among peopleldquoI believe that as long as the impact of Gandhi Jirsquos ideology remains with humankind its inspiration and relevance will continue to remain among usrdquo he saidPrime Minister recalls Gandhirsquos emphasis on SwadeshiModi also referred to Gandhis promotion of Swadeshi and Khadi urging people to purchase Khadi products as part of the Gandhi Jayanti observanceldquoGandhi Ji always promoted Swadeshi and Khadi was one of its most prominent symbols I would request you all to buy any Khadi product on October 2 and proudly say lsquoThis is Swadeshirsquordquo he saidIn another post Modi described Gandhis life as an example of values including truth nonviolence compassion and serviceldquoThe entire life of revered Bapu is a beacon of truth nonviolence compassion and service that will continue to pave the way for humanity in every erardquo he saidYogi Adityanath pays tribute to Mahatma GandhiUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also paid tribute to Gandhi on his birth anniversary and extended greetings to people on the International Day of NonViolenceIn a post on X Adityanath said Gandhi followed the principles of truth and nonviolence and used indigenous methods and nonviolent resistance to communicate the message of Indias freedom struggle to the worldHe said Gandhis ideals simplicity and thoughts continued to provide guidance in efforts towards a selfreliant and Viksit BharatOctober 2 observed as International Day of NonViolenceGandhi Jayanti is observed every year on October 2 to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi who played a prominent role in Indias freedom movementThe day is also observed globally as the International Day of NonViolence The United Nations General Assembly designated October 2 as the International Day of NonViolence in 2007 recognising Gandhis philosophy of nonviolence and its broader relevanceAcross India Gandhi Jayanti is marked through commemorative events and programmes highlighting his emphasis on nonviolence truth cleanliness selfreliance and social responsibility