Published: 29 January 2026DD NewsGeneral
Martyrs' Day: Nation Pays Tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on His 78th Death Anniversary
India observed Martyrs' Day (Shaheed Diwas) on January 30, 2026, marking the 78th death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. President Droupadi Murmu visited Rajghat and offered floral tributes. VP C.P. Radhakrishnan and PM Modi also paid respects at Gandhi's memorial. A two-minute silence was observed across the country at 11 AM.
Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated on January 30, 1948, while attending a prayer meeting at Birla House in New Delhi. The day serves as a reminder of his ideals of non-violence, truth, and unity. Government offices, schools, and public institutions held special commemorative events.
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India observed Martyrs' Day on 30 January 2026, the 78th anniversary of Gandhi's 1948 assassination at Birla House prayer meeting. President Droupadi Murmu laid tributes at Rajghat; Vice President Radhakrishnan and PM Modi paid respects; a nationwide two-minute silence was observed at 11 AM, reaffirming ideals of non-violence, truth and unity.
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On which date is Martyrs' Day (Shaheed Diwas) observed in India to mark Mahatma Gandhi's death anniversary?
Explanation · Correct answer AMahatma Gandhi was assassinated on January 30, 1948, at Birla House, New Delhi. India observes this date as Martyrs' Day with a national two-minute silence at 11 AM.
Frequently asked questions
What is Martyrs' Day (Shaheed Diwas) and when is it observed?
**Martyrs' Day (Shaheed Diwas)** is observed on **January 30** every year — the death anniversary of **Mahatma Gandhi**, who was assassinated on January 30, 1948.
Who pays tribute at Rajghat on Martyrs' Day?
On Martyrs' Day 2026 (January 30), **President Droupadi Murmu visited Rajghat** and offered floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, joined by the VP and PM.
How many years since Mahatma Gandhi's assassination was Martyrs' Day 2026?
Martyrs' Day 2026 marked the **78th death anniversary** of Mahatma Gandhi, who was assassinated on January 30, 1948.
What is Rajghat?
**Rajghat** in New Delhi is the **memorial to Mahatma Gandhi** — the site of his cremation on January 31, 1948. It is the principal location for Martyrs' Day tributes.
Why was Mahatma Gandhi called the Father of the Nation?
**Mahatma Gandhi** is called the **Father of the Nation** for leading India's independence movement through non-violent resistance (Satyagraha), inspiring civil rights movements worldwide.
