‘He taught us never to bow before injustice’: Congress pays tributes to Mahatma Gandhi
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary. They emphasized the relevance of his principles of truth, non-violence, and fearlessness in the face of modern challenges.
Why it matters
It reflects the political messaging of the Indian National Congress as they align their current platform with the legacy of the nation's founding figures.
The Congress on Friday (October 2, 2026) paid rich tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary, with Rahul Gandhi saying he taught "us never to bow before injustice," as standing firm with truth and non-violence is true strength.
While Mr. Gandhi said truth, non-violence and fearlessness are Bapu's greatest legacy, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said remaining steadfast on the Father of the Nation's principles of truth, non-violence, harmony and justice was the true tribute to him.
The Congress leaders paid floral tributes at Mahatma Gandhi's memorial at Rajghat in the morning.
"पहले वो आप पर ध्यान नहीं देंगे, फिर वो आप पर हँसेंगे, फिर वो आप से लड़ेंगे, और तब आप जीत जायेंगे" ~ महात्मा गाँधी सत्य को शक्ति, अहिंसा को साहस और सत्याग्रह को अन्याय के विरुद्ध सबसे प्रभावशाली अस्त्र बनाने वाले राष्ट्रपिता महात्मा गाँधी जी ने न केवल भारत के स्वतंत्रता… pic.twitter.com/PRrZDjOw8J
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