India not only remembers Mahatma Gandhi on this day but also pays tribute to countless freedom fighters who gave their all to secure freedom for India…
Digital Desk: India observes 30th January annually as Martyrs' Day which commemorates those who died for the country's freedom also known as Shaheed Diwas and Sarvodaya Day . The anniversary commemorates the moment Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi known as the Father of the Nation lost his life due to assassination at Gandhi Smriti in Birla House by Hindu nationalist Nathuram Godse during evening prayers on 30th January 1948 ,at New Delhi. Gandhi died after three bullet hits and his last words were "Hey Ram."
History of Shaheed Diwas (Martyrs' Day)
The nation has preserved every detail of what happened on January 30, 1948. Mahatma Gandhi walking with his grandnieces during their walk toward Birla Bhavan in Delhi when used to praying until he encountered Nathuram Godse who shot him by firing a single bullet at close range. Following the gunshot Mahatma Gandhi died straight away. Since the tragic assassination of Gandhi on 30th January history remembers this date to honor his efforts for national liberation while celebrating his philosophy on truth and nonviolent practices.
Significance of Martyrs' Day
The significance of Mahatma Gandhi was not limited to India's independence. Through his worldwide activism for justice Gandhi created enduring impacts promoting both nonviolence and peace efforts. Millions joined truth and nonviolence principles through the Khilafat Movement combined with Quit India Movement and Civil Disobedience Movement and Non-cooperation Movement with Champaran Satyagraha.
Martyrs' Day draws leaders and citizens along with government representatives to visit Raj Ghat in Delhi where they conduct prayer meetings to remember Mahatma Gandhi's life and work. Martyrs' Day commemorates both the countless martyrs who fought for Indian independence through physical sacrifice and honors the enduring principles of Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy.
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