LUCKNOW, Jan. 31 -- 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. 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. Earlier, paying tribute on his X handle, he wrote: 'On the martyrdom day of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi ji, we pay our humble tributes. Revered Bapu's devotion to truth, unwavering non-violence and compassion for humanity continue to guide the world. Let us follow his ideals and contribute to a just, prosperous and developed India.' The event was also attended by deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak, mayor Sushma Kharkwal and other dignitaries. Besides, a tribute ceremony was organised at the Gandhi auditorium of the Jan Bhawan where the governor garlanded the portrait of Mahatma Gandhi. In the evening, Adityanath took part in a lamp-lighting and devotional music programme held at the Martyrs' Memorial in Lucknow on Friday. He paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi. The CM joined in singing "Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram...". The CM later went to the Gomti banks near the Martyrs' Memorial and lit lamps in memory of Mahatma Gandhi and the martyrs of the freedom struggle....