"Occasion for us to introspect": West Bengal Governor offers floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on 156th birth anniversary
Oct 02, 2025
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 2 : On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose offered a floral tribute at Mahatma Gandhi's statue at Kolkata's Mayo Road on Thursday.
Speaking to ANI, Bose said that it was an occasion for all to introspect and to follow the tenets of the Father of the Nation.
"This is a holy day... This is an occasion for all of us to introspect... We should follow the tenets of Mahatma Gandhi, emphasising truth and non-violence. That should be the motto of West Bengal," Bose told ANI.
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant also paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and presented a flower garland to his statue. He also paid respects with folded hands.
Goa CM Pramod Sawant says, "In Old Goa, we always celebrate Gandhi Jayanti and Shastri Jayanti every year. In this program, we always share the message of religious harmony by sharing messages from the Bhagavad Gita, the Bible, and the Quran. PM Modi is delivering on spreading Mahatma Gandhi's dream of cleanliness as service and self-reliance to the Antyodaya, Sarvodaya, and Gramodaya. I believe that people should be reminded of Gandhi's teachings on this day. Self-reliance is the only solution, Vocal for Local is the only solution."
The birth anniversary of Mahatama Gandhi is being celebrated throughout the nation with great fervour. Political leaders have extended their greetings to the public and paid tributes to the father of the nation.
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat, accompanied by Union Minister Manohar Lal during the tribute ceremony.
PM Modi also paid homage to Gandhi in a post on X, recalling his courage and values of service and compassion. Modi said the nation would continue to follow the Mahatma's path in its quest for a 'Viksit Bharat.'
