Thu Jan 30 14:16:34 IST 2025: ## Nation Remembers Mahatma Gandhi on Punyatithi
**New Delhi, [Date of Publication]** – India observed the Punyatithi (death anniversary) of Mahatma Gandhi on January 30th, commemorating the life and legacy of the nation’s “Father of the Nation.” Gandhi, whose full name was Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, led India’s independence movement through nonviolent resistance, based on the principles of truth and non-violence (Satyagraha). Born in Porbandar, Gujarat, on October 2nd, he was assassinated on January 30th, 1948, at Birla House in Delhi by Nathuram Godse, plunging the nation into mourning. His death remains a poignant reminder of the struggle for freedom and the enduring power of his philosophy. Tributes poured in from across the country remembering his contributions to India’s independence and his lasting impact on the world.
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