New Delhi: On the 77th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s passing, Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored him on Thursday. On his Punya Tithi, PM Modi paid tribute to Pujya Bapu on X. His principles inspire us to create a developed India. I also remember the sacrifices and devotion of all those who were martyred for our country.

Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister, also honored Mahatma Gandhi on the anniversary of his passing.

According to Shah, his ideas about rural India’s empowerment, cleanliness, and independence would continue to motivate his fellow citizens.

“On the occasion of his passing, I honor Mahatma Gandhi, the founder of the Indian independence struggle who spread the Indian ideals of truth, non-violence, and the fight against injustice across the globe, on behalf of the appreciative country. Through his efforts to unite the nation, Mahatma Gandhi bolstered the liberation struggle. The countrymen will continue to be inspired by his ideas on cleanliness, independence, and rural India’s empowerment,” Shah said on X.

Every year on January 30, India commemorates Martyrs’ Day to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi’s death anniversary and to honor his contributions to the nation’s liberation.

A unique exhibition called “Journey of the Mahatma: Through His Own Documents” has been announced by the National Archives of India (NAI), the National Gandhi Museum (NGM), the National Film Archives of India, and Prasar Bharati Archives on the occasion of Martyrs’ Day.

According to a press release, Tara Gandhi Bhattacharjee, Mahatma Gandhi’s granddaughter and the chairman of the National Gandhi Museum, will open the show today at 3 p.m. at the museum’s exhibition hall in Rajghat, New Delhi.

Visitors get a rare chance to learn more about the life and legacy of the Father of the Nation as this meticulously produced exhibition charts Mahatma Gandhi’s life-changing journey.

Gandhi’s journey from his early years in Porbandar to his crucial role in the Indian independence struggle is vividly shown in the exhibition via a mix of rare images, official documents, audio recordings, video clips, and personal correspondences.

The exhibition’s thirty panels highlight Mahatma’s life story and a few noteworthy occasions, including his schooling in England, his early years in South Africa, and his leadership during the Champaran Satyagraha, Dandi March, and Quit India Movement—all of which were pivotal moments in India’s fight for independence.

Along with his last attempts to keep the peace during Partition and his lasting impact after independence, it also emphasizes his fight for social justice, community harmony, and the abolition of untouchability.

A wealth of archive material that embodies Gandhi’s values of justice, peace, and nonviolence is brought together in this show. For a brief while, the show will be accessible to the general public. This memorial to Mahatma Gandhi is open to all citizens, students, historians, and Gandhi fans who want to learn more about his life and legacy.

Months after India gained its freedom, on January 30, 1948, Nathuram Godse killed Mahatma Gandhi at Gandhi Smriti at Birla’s home.