New Delhi: India on Saturday remembered the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi on his 141st birth anniversary with day-long programmes across the country and paying of homage by people from all walks of the society.
Floral tributes were paid at Rajghat, the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi, by the top politicians.
From Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, United Progressive Alliance (UPA) chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders like L K Advani and Sushma Swaraj paid the tributes to the architect of non-violence and India's freedom movement.
US Ambassador to India, Timothy J. Roemer also paid his homage at the memorial.
President Pratibha Patil, who also paid her tribute at Rajghat, in a message said: "Gandhiji taught us to stand resolutely against fear, to understand the importance of truth and to work for the eradication of poverty, illiteracy and discrimination. He inspired millions to unite for the cause of freedom and independence."
"On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti let us take a pledge to follow the path of truth and non-violence and dedicate ourselves towards promoting peace, tolerance and harmony and work for the progress of the nation," she said.