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Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer and Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Monday paid rich tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his 154th birth anniversary.

The Governor paid floral tributes to the portraits of Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, whose birthday anniversary also falls on October 2.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday shared a video of Germany's Cassandra Mae Spittmann singing 'Vaishnava Jana To' on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.

"Gandhi Ji’s thoughts strike a chord with people all around the world! Do hear this soulful rendition of “Vaishnava Jana To” sung by CassMae, whom I had recently mentioned during #MannKiBaat. She has shared it on her Instagram page," PM Modi said in a post on X while sharing the video.

'Vaishnava Jana' is an old Gujarati poem, which was adopted by Mahatma Gandhi into the roster of prayers routinely sung at Sabarmati ashram.

In the recent episode of his monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat' on September 24, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appreciated Spittmann for her passion for Indian music and culture. (ANI)

The Central Tibetan administration organised an official ceremony on the occasion of the 154th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi in Dharamshala on Monday.

The ministers of Tibetan government in exile and staff members of central Tibetan administration (CTA) gathered at Gangkyi Park at the headquarters of exile government here in the North Indian hill town Dharamshala.

They offered tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and prayed for peace in Tibet.

Education minister of Tibetan government in-exile, Dolma Tharlam, noted Mahatma Gandhi's path of non-violence and truth and said, "his thoughts are more relevant than ever."

"Gandhi ji has done a lot by adopting the path of non violence and truth and I think this has set a great example for we Tibetans like how we can regain our country," she added. (ANI)

BJP national president JP Nadda visits Khadi India store at Connaught Place, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.

On the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Bollywood celebs including Anupam Kher, Sidharth Malhotra, Abhishek Bachchan and others remembered our Father of the Nation and took to their respective social media handles to mark this occasion.

Veteran actor Anupam Kher shared portraits of Bapu and Lal Bahadur Shastri on Instagram.

West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary on Monday.

Today marks the 154th birth anniversary of Gandhi, hailed as the Father of the Nation, who led India to freedom through the path of non-violence and continues to be a globally revered figure.

The governor placed floral wreaths on the base of Mahatma Gandhi's statue in the downtown area of the metropolis.

After paying tribute, Bose said 'sabko sammati de Bhagban' (Let God give good sense to prevail on all).

He also said, "Let us pursue the Gandhian faith which is the only way for salvation for the country and mankind". (PTI)

EAM S Jaishankar tweeted, "Pay my reverential homage to Bapu on his 154th birth anniversary. His vision of equality, sustainability and social justice continues to inspire the world."

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of his birth anniversary saying that his ideals of "inclusivity, social justice and equality" have remained "relevant even today".

She urged the people to reaffirm commitment to Gandhiji's values for – peace, love and unity and build a society where every citizen would have equal rights.

"On the hallowed occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, my heart swells with reverence for the man who not only led our nation towards freedom but also forged the path towards justice and righteousness," Banerjee posted on X.

She said, "Gandhiji's ideals of inclusivity, social justice and equality remain as relevant today as they were in his time".  (PTI)

“He (Mahatma Gandhi) is a great soul who has given the biggest tool and the most courageous weapon - non-violence - to mankind. Non-violence is the only tool through which the mankind can maintain peace,” says Jharkhand Governor CP Radhakrishnan after paying floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi

Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha unveiled the statue of Mahatma Gandhi and a Spinning Wheel (Charkha) at the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar

"We all should remember Bapu as he was the one who got us our freedom. We all are working in accordance to his teachings," said Bihar CM Nitish Kumar in Patna.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Gandhi Mandap, Sarania Hills, Guwahati.

Jharkhand Governor CP Radhakrishnan, CM Hemant Soren pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi

"On this occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, let us dedicate ourselves against corruption and violence, which is going all around," says West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose during an event in Kolkata.

French Embassy in India on Monday paid tributes to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi and said that the France upheld the values of non-violence, peace and tolerance stated by Mahatma Gandhi.

Taking to X, French Ambassy in India said, “On #GandhiJayanti, Ambassador-designate Thierry Mathou and everyone at the Embassy pay tribute to the Mahatma and the values of peace, tolerance and non-violence that he staunchly upheld. Gandhiji is deeply admired in France, as reflected in statues in Strasbourg and Vauréal."