LUCKNOW, Jan. 30 -- Uttar Pradesh governor Anandiben Patel and chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948) here on his 78th death anniversary observed as Martyrs' Day. The CM garlanded Mahatma Gandhi's statue at GPO Park and then observed a moment of silence in his memory. Paying tribute to the Father of the Nation through his X handle, Yogi also appealed to people to adopt his ideals.

During the ceremony, schoolchildren presented Mahatma Gandhi's favourite bhajans. The GPO Park resonated with the melodious tunes of "Raghu Pati Raghav Raja Ram" and other soulful religious songs. The CM appreciated the children's performance and took photographs with them in front of the Gandhi statue.

Earlier, payi...