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Modi pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi on 75th anniversary of death

Modi pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi on 75th anniversary of death

NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi, the freedom movement leader shot dead at point-blank range by a Hindu zealot 75 years ago.“I bow to Bapu on his punya tithi (death anniversary) and recall his profound thoughts,“ Modi tweeted ahead of taking part in a ceremony in New Delhi.“I also pay homage to all those who have been martyred in the service of our nation. Their sacrifices will never be forgotten and will keep strengthening our resolve to work for a developed India,“ he added.The death anniversary of Gandhi, who is widely known in India as Bapu (father), is also observed as Martyrs’ Day in the country.Gandhi was assassinated at a multi-faith prayer meeting in January 1948 by Nathuram Godse, a religious zealot irked by Gandhi’s conciliatory gestures towards the country’s Muslim minority.Modi has regularly paid respects to Gandhi, often visiting his spiritual retreat with foreign dignitaries including former US president Donald Trump,

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