Mumbai, Jan. 30 -- Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 78th death anniversary.

"Heartfelt tributes to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, on his death anniversary," Eknath Shinde wrote on X.

Earlier today, Congress paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi and said his ideals of justice and peace will continue to inspire the nation.

Congress wrote, "On the sacred death anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi ji, the supreme priest of Truth and Non-violence, millions of salutations. Bapu's ideals will forever continue to inspire us to follow the path of justice and peace."

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, aka Mahatma Gandhi, a leading figure in India's freedom movement, s...