Governor Ram Naresh Yadav paid floral tributes to the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi by observing two-minute silence. The Governor said that youths of the country need to imbibe and follow Mahatma Gandhi's ideals, ideology and principles.

 The Governor said that Mahatma Gandhi's feat of ensuring India's independence without violence and use of weapons will be kept written in history in golden words. Mahatma Gandhi was a practitioner of truth, non-violence and peace. Yadav said that true tribute to Mahatma Gandhi would be when we take pledge today to be firmly committed to imbibe his ideals in our lives.

 Earlier, the Governor paid floral tributes to statue of Mahatma Gandhi on the premises of old Vidhan Sabha. Principal Secretary to Governor Ajay Tirkey, senior officers and employees of Raj Bhavan were present on the occasion.

 Death anniversary of Father of National Mahatma Gandhi was observed as Martyr's Day. At Mantralaya Park here on Saturday, contribution of known and unknown martyrs was remembered and tributes paid to them.

 Two-minute silence was observed on blowing of siren at 11 am sharp. Chief Secretary Anthony DeSa, senior officers and government servants of Vallabh Bhavan, Satpura Bhavan and Vindhyachal Bhavan were present on the occasion. At police headquarters all the officials and employees paid their homage by observing two minutes silence. Special police Director General Reena Mitra enlightened the audience on Maryr’s Day and concluded by remembrance of the freedom fighters.