New Delhi, Jan. 30 -- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid floral tributes at Raj Ghat on January 30, marking the 78th death anniversary (Punyatithi) of Mahatma Gandhi. Birla offered homage at the samadhi sthal of the Father of the Nation.

Several national leaders also paid their respects at Raj Ghat as the country observed Martyrs' Day, honouring Gandhi's enduring legacy and timeless message to humanity.

Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also paid floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat on his death anniversary.

PM Modi in a post on X said, "My hundredfold salutations to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, on his death anniversary. Revered Bapu always laid strong emphasis on Swadeshi, which is also a fundamental pillar of ou...