The Congress on Friday (October 2, 2026) paid rich tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary, with Rahul Gandhi saying he taught “us never to bow before injustice,” as standing firm with truth and non-violence is true strength.
While Mr. The Congress leaders paid floral tributes at Mahatma Gandhi’s memorial at Rajghat in the morning. In a post in Hindi on X , Mr. The Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, who gave strength to truth, courage to non-violence, and made Satyagraha the most powerful weapon against injustice, not only guided India’s freedom struggle but also showed the entire world the path of humanity, compassion, and peace. The Congress also remembered former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on his birth anniversary, and former Congress leader K. Kamaraj on his death anniversary. Mr. Kharge and Mr. Gandhi also paid floral tributes at Shastri’s memorial at Vijay Ghat in the morning. “His simple life, imbued with Gandhian values and lofty ideals, will continue to inspire us forever.
From land reforms to strengthening the foundations of the Green and White Revolutions, from abolishing third-class travel in railways to arranging seats for women in buses, and providing steadfast leadership to the country in the 1965 war, his contribution to nation-building is unforgettable, Mr.
Gandhi said truth, non-violence and fearlessness are Bapu’s greatest legacy, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said remaining steadfast on the Father of the Nation’s principles of truth, non-violence, harmony and justice was the true tribute to him. Kharge said, “‘First they will ignore you, then they will laugh at you, then they will fight you, and then you will win.’ ~ Mahatma Gandhi. Kharge said. “On Gandhi Jayanti, humble salutations to Bapu and heartfelt best wishes to all fellow countrymen,” he added. Kharge said, “A symbol of simplicity, integrity, and national service, the life of former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri ji is an extraordinary example of dedication to India. ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan,'” the Congress chief said.
Today, when new challenges stand before his thoughts and values, remaining steadfast on Bapu’s principles of truth, non-violence, harmony and justice is the true tribute to him, Mr.
