Chief Minister Raman Singh has paid tributes to Father of Nation Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary (Martyrs’ Day) on Tuesday (January 30).
He remembered the other martyrs who sacrificed their life for freedom of our country and paid them tribute.
Singh said in his message that Father of Nation Mahatma Gandhi gave away his life for the principles of truth, non-violence, social harmony and national unity.
He led people of the country in freedom movement while upholding the virtues of non-violence and ‘Satyagrah’. The historical contribution of Gandhi ji in the freedom movement of the country will always be remembered.
The Chief Minister said that this day of Mahatma Gandhi’s death anniversary also reminds us of the thousands of martyrs who sacrificed their lives for independence of India.
Singh appealed people to observe 2-minute silence at 10.59am on January 30, in the remembrance of the martyrs.