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  Mahatma Gandhi death anniversary 2026: January 30 meaning, why it’s called Martyrs’ Day, and quotes

  January 30, 2026 13:22 IST

  India observes Martyrs’ Day on January 30, marking Mahatma Gandhi’s death anniversary. The day honours Gandhi’s legacy who sacrificed his life for the nation, reminding citizens of the values of truth, non-violence, and collective responsibility.

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  Martyrs' Day 2026: Traffic advisory issued, key routes diverted for commuters in Delhi | Check here

  Delhi | January 30, 2026 6:49 IST

  Parts of central Delhi will experience traffic diversions on Friday as an official Martyrs' Day event is scheduled at Rajghat. Key junctions such as ITO, Delhi Gate and Shantivan Chowk may face restrictions from 9 am to 12 pm.

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  Martyrs’ Day 2026: History, significance, dates, and ways children can observe it

  January 29, 2026 22:58 IST

  Martyrs’ Day 2026 honours the sacrifices that shaped India’s freedom. Observed on January 30 and March 23, the day remembers Mahatma Gandhi, Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev, while teaching children the values of courage, honesty, and standing up for what is right.

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  PM Modi pays tributes to Mahatma Gandhi: 'His ideals motivate us to build a developed India'

  India | January 30, 2025 11:20 IST

  Martyrs' Day 2025: Gandhi, the most prominent face of India's freedom movement, was assassinated by Nathuram Godse on January 30, 1948.

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  Martyrs' Day 2025: 7 lesser-known facts about Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary

  India | January 30, 2025 8:21 IST

  Martyrs' Day 2025: January 30 is observed as Martyrs' Day, also known as 'Shaheed Diwas' or 'Sarvodaya Day', across the country to honour those who sacrificed their lives for the nation, including Mahatma Gandhi, who was assassinated on this day in 1948.

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  When is Shaheed Diwas 2024? Know date, history, significance and more

  Lifestyle | March 23, 2024 11:17 IST

  Shaheed Diwas, also known as Martyrs' Day, is a significant occasion in India observed on March 23rd every year. This day commemorates the sacrifice of three brave freedom fighters – Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru, and Sukhdev Thapar – who were executed by the British colonial government in 1931.

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  Martyrs' Day 2024: Political leaders from across party lines pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi

  India | January 30, 2024 14:39 IST

  Martyrs' Day, which is also known as Shaheed Diwas or Sarvodaya Day is observed on January 30 all over the country to pay homage to all those who sacrificed their lives to make India an independent nation.

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  Martyrs' Day: Mahatma Gandhi's 76th death anniversary | Check history, other details about this day

  India | January 30, 2024 9:48 IST

  Martyrs' Day 2024: Today marks the 76th death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi - the Father of the Nation. Initiating the Satyagraha and Ahimsa movements against British colonial rule, he employed a non-violent approach that left an enduring impact on civil rights movements.

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  Mamata Banerjee attacks BJP over Manipur situation, asks 'where is Beti Bachao slogan now'?

  July 21, 2023 14:43 IST

  Traffic in the city was tossed out of stuff as huge number of energetic TMC workers were going towards the five-point Esplanade crossing the venue of the rally.

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  Mahatma Gandhi Death Anniversary: Remembering the Father of the Nation with these inspiring quotes

  Lifestyle | January 30, 2023 7:33 IST

  Mahatma Gandhi Death Anniversary: In memory of this great freedom fighter, our Father of the Nation, January 30 is observed as Martyrs' Day or Shaheed Diwas. Here's remembering Bapuu, with these 10 inspirational quotes.

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  On TMC's Martyrs Day, Mamata takes on Centre, says 'BJP trying to break government everywhere'

  India | July 21, 2022 14:52 IST

  TMC's Martyrs Day: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that BJP is trying to break the government everywhere, this has become their job. In West Bengal, they tried to defeat us but could not succeed.

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  Sanjay Dutt, Kamal Haasan and others pay tribute on Martyr's Day

  Celebrities | January 30, 2022 21:10 IST

  It has been 74 years since Mahatma Gandhi departed the world, yet he continues to inspire generations, and even movies. His wisdom and his principles of life have inspired countless films.

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  Amit Shah unveils grand wall mural of Mahatma Gandhi made from 2,975 kulhad cups

  India | January 30, 2022 14:52 IST

  The mural, commissioned by the KVIC, was put together by 75 potters from across the country. A workshop was organized in Ahmedabad to educate potters on this technique.

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  Nathuram Godse: Know about the man who assasinated Mahatma Gandhi

  India | January 30, 2022 8:29 IST

  On January 30, 1948, Nathuram Godse killed Mahatma Gandhi and surrendered himself to the authorities.

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  Mahatma Gandhi's 74th death anniversary: The history, significance behind observing Shaheed Diwas

  India | December 15, 2022 15:25 IST

  This is known to all that Mahatma Gandhi played an important role to free India from British rule. He used peaceful and non-violent ways to achieve freedom.

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  Mahatma Gandhi Death Anniversary: Quotes by Father of the Nation on non-violence and brotherhood

  People | January 30, 2022 6:31 IST

  Mahatma Gandhi Death Anniversary | In memory of this great freedom fighter, the day is observed as Martyr's Day or Shaheed Diwas. Let's have a look at the inspirational quotes by Bapu in which he has expressed his ideologies on God, non-violence and brotherhood.

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  Mahatma Gandhi statue vandalised in US by unknown miscreants

  World | January 30, 2021 11:40 IST

  The 6-ft tall, 650-pound (294 kg) bronze statue of Gandhi, in the Central Park of the City of Davis in Northern California, appeared to have been sawed off at the ankles and half its face was severed and missing, local Davis Enterprise daily reported.

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  President, PM Modi pay tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary

  India | January 30, 2021 12:27 IST

  President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi, on his 73rd death anniversary. Gandhi was shot dead on this day in 1948 by Nathuram Godse. His death anniversary is observed as Martyrs' Day.

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  Mahatma Gandhi Death Anniversary: Quotes by 'Father of the Nation' on God, religion, spirituality

  People | January 30, 2021 8:38 IST

  On the 73rd death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, let's have a look at the inspirational quotes by Bapu in which he has expressed his ideologies on God, spirituality and religion.

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  Martyr’s Day (Shaheed Diwas) 2020: History, Significance, Images, Quotes by Bhagat Singh

  Lifestyle | March 23, 2020 7:40 IST

  March 23 is observed as Martyrs Day, also known as Shaheed Diwas as a tribute to martyrs Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, and Shivaram Rajguru.