On October 2, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tributes to both Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji at Vijay Ghat.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held separate tribute ceremonies on October 2, 2026, paying floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji at Vijay Ghat. The Prime Minister's Office released a statement expressing that the lives of simplicity, courage, and service to the nation shown by both leaders continue to inspire generations. Furthermore, it emphasized that their ideals and unwavering commitment to India’s progress will always serve as a guiding light for the nation.
The Prime Minister's Office also posted on Twitter, stating: 'Paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji at Vijay Ghat. Their lives of simplicity, courage and service to the nation continue to inspire generations. Their ideals and unwavering commitment to India's progress will always remain a guiding light for us.'
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