30 January,2024 07:50 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary, at Rajghat in New Delhi, on Tuesday. Pic/PTI
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Tuesday said that Mahatma Gandhi's life is not just a beacon only for India but for that world. CJI Chandrachud on Tuesday paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary.
Adding his message, Chandrachud said that Gandhi's life message of compassion, humanity and the oneness of humankind is a message for civilisations across the world.
"Gandhiji's life is a beacon for our entire nation. But his life is not just a beacon only for India, his message of compassion, humanity and the oneness of humankind is a message for civilisations across the world and across time," the Chief Justice of India (CJI) said.
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"Gandhiji's teachings are as relevant today as they were when he spoke. Speaking for myself in our work as judges everyday we realise everyday the importance of compassion, universality, tolerance and equality which Gandhiji preached in all his acts and deeds and words," he added after paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary at the Rajghat in New Delhi.
Mahatma Gandhi, also known as Father of India, was assassinated by Nathuram Godse on January 30, 1948. January 30 is also marked as Martyr's Day in India.
On the occasion of Gandhi's death anniversary, President of India, Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders across the country paid their homages.
PM Modi said on X, "I pay homage to Pujya Bapu on his Punya Tithi. I also pay homage to all those who have been martyred for our nation. Their sacrifices inspire us to serve the people and fulfil their vision for our nation."
(With inputs from agencies)
Meanwhile, on Mahatma Gandhi's death anniversary, the Congress on Tuesday asserted that the true tribute to the father of the nation would be to not let the "flame of truth and harmony" be extinguished in the "storm of hatred".
