PM Modi pays tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversaries

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversaries at Raj Ghat and Vijay Ghat respectively.

Updated on: Oct 02, 2021 1:20 PM IST

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October 2 marks the 152nd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and the 117th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri. (AP)

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, greets as he arrives to pay tribute to iconic independence leader Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary at Rajghat, the Gandhi memorial, in New Delhi on October 2. (AP)

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October 2 marks the 152nd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and the 117th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri. (AFP)

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Talking about Mahatma Gandhi, PM Modi said that his life and ideas will inspire every generation to walk the path of their duties. "I bow to respected Bapu on Gandhi Jayanti. His noble principles are globally relevant and give strength to millions," he added. (PTI)

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Tweeting about India's second prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, Prime Minister wrote, "Tributes to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji on his birth anniversary. His life based on values and principles will always remain a source of inspiration for the countrymen." (PTI)

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Lal Bahadur Shastri became the Prime Minister of India in 1964 and led the country during the India-Pakistan war in 1965. (AP)