Martyrs’ day being observed today

Martyrs’ day is being observed today . The day marks the 69th death anniversary of the Father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi,to pays homage to the martyrs who sacrificed and died for the freedom, welfare, and progress of the country.

President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime minister Narendra Modi and vice president Hamid Ansari gathered at Gandhiji’s samadhi at Raj Ghat memorial and paid tributes to the father of the nation.

Several leaders and prominent personalities also paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi.

A two minutes Silence was also observed throughout the country at 11 am to pay homage to the martyrs.