New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today, january  30, paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary.  

PM d also remembered those who sacrificed their lives in the service of the nation. He  said that the sacrifices of the martyrs will keep strengthening the country's resolve to strive for a developed India.

Taking to Twitter, PM Modi wrote: "I bow to Bapu on his Punya Tithi and recall his profound thoughts. I also pay homage to all those who have been martyred in the service of India. Their sacrifices will never be forgotten and will keep strengthening our resolve to work for a developed India." 

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also paid tributes to Gandhi and said that he inspired the country to make it Atmanirbhar.

"On the occasion of his death anniversary, millions of people commemorate Mahatma Gandhi, who inspired us to make the country Atmanirbhar by pursuing the road of indigenous and self-reliance. Adopting the concepts of cleanliness, indigenous and self-language of respected Bapu in the Amrit Kaal will be a wonderful monument to Gandhi ji "Shah posted on Twitter.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh bowed down to Mahatma Gandhi in tribute and said that the path shown by him for world peace is relevant even today.

"On the occasion of the death anniversary of renowned Bapu, I bend down and give my humble tributes. His approach to world peace and India's growth is still very relevant today. The development of a new and self-sufficient India is progressing today as a result of his inspiration," Singh tweeted in Hindi.

Bharatiya Janata Party national president JP Nadda, in his tribute said that the Mahatma paved the way for peace and welfare of humanity through truth and non-violence.

Martyrs' Day, which is also known as Shaheed Diwas, is observed on January 30 every year in India to pay tributes to the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives in the service of the nation.

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