January 30, 2025: On the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a floral tribute to the Father of the Nation at Raj Ghat in New Delhi. PM Modi, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), wrote, “Tributes to Pujya Bapu on his Punya Tithi. His ideals motivate us to build a developed India. I also pay tributes to all those martyred for our nation and recall their service as well as sacrifices.”

President Droupadi Murmu also joined the solemn occasion, paying her respects at Raj Ghat. In addition, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, Chief of Defence Staff, and the Chiefs of the Army, Navy, and Air Force were present at the memorial, honoring Gandhi’s legacy.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, were also among those who paid floral tributes at the Gandhi Memorial.

January 30 is observed as Martyrs' Day in India, a day dedicated to commemorating the sacrifices made by those who fought for the country’s freedom, with special focus on Mahatma Gandhi's contribution to the nation’s independence struggle.

To mark this occasion, the National Archives of India (NAI) and the National Gandhi Museum (NGM), in collaboration with the National Film Archives of India and Prasar Bharati Archives, launched a special exhibition titled “Journey of the Mahatma: Through His Own Documents.” The exhibition, inaugurated by Tara Gandhi Bhattacharjee, granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi and Chairman of the National Gandhi Museum, showcases rare photographs, documents, audio recordings, and video clippings that chart the transformative journey of Gandhi, from his early life in Porbandar to his pivotal role in India's struggle for independence.

The exhibition is being held at the Exhibition Hall of the National Gandhi Museum at Rajghat, New Delhi, and offers a deep, immersive look into the life and legacy of one of India’s most revered leaders.