PM Modi pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri on Oct 2

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter on Wednesday morning and paid tribute to both the Father of Nation, Mahatma Gandhi and the former PM Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversaries with video messages. In his tribute video to Gandhi, the PM praised the contributions of both the leaders and highlighted their commitment towards the nation. He spoke about the seven distortions penned down by Mahatma Gandhi. His video tribute to Lal Bahadur Shastri stated the relevance of the slogan 'Jay Jawan, Jay Kisan'. 

PM Modi pays tribute Mahatma Gandhi 

PM Modi explained the contributions of Mahatma Gandhi towards building a nation in his video message. He said, “The whole world is celebrating the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. His message of truth and non-violence is still relevant in the context of peace, progress, and development in the world. Mahatma Gandhi never tried to create a forceful impact through his life, but his life became the reason of inspiration to all.

His commitment to his principles made him denounce seven perversions in life. These seven distortions cited by Mahatma Gandhi are still relevant. The sevens things include wealth without work, pleasure without conscience, knowledge without character, business without ethics, science without humanity, religion without sacrifice and politics without principles. Whether its climate change or terrorism, corruption or social life compelled by interest, Gandhi Ji’s principles help us in saving humanity. I am sure that this path shown by Gandhi Ji’s will help in the development of a better world.” 

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PM Modi wishes Lal Bahadur Shastri 

PM Modi also posted a video message for the former PM of India, Lal Bahadur Shastri, wherein he explained his immense contribution in just a term of a year and a half. He said, “Today is October 2, on this day we celebrate the birth anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji. His selfless austerity towards the state resulted in the development of farmers and soldiers in his short term of a year and a half. He used to save the old and torn pieces of khadi clothing because that was made with someone’s hard work. He used to say that these clothes are made with hard work and labour of many people, thus each strand of this piece of clothing should be saved. He inevitably looked very humble from outside, but he was a strong believer and decision-maker from within. The slogan 'Jay Jawan, Jay Kishan' reflects this part of his identity.” 

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