Jajpur,30/01(PPT):Prafulla Chandra ghadei.Former finance Minster Prafulla Chandra ghadai on Thursday paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary and said that his ideals motivate us to build a developed India. The Prime Minister also remembered martyred for our nation and recalled their service as well as sacrifices on Martyrs’ Day. It is pertinent to mention that India observes Martyrs’ Day every year on January 30 to mark the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and to honour his contribution towards the freedom of the country. He Said Mahatma Gandhi is one of the greatest political icons in history, with Indians holding him in the highest esteem and honouring him as the “father of the nation.” His name and teachings will undoubtedly remain immortal, continuing to inspire generations to come.Throughout his efforts, Mahatma Gandhi went through great hardship and made significant personal sacrifices in the journey to free India from British rule, all while strictly following non-violent principles. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi, was born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, which is now part of the state of Gujarat, India. His father, Karamchand Gandhi was the Chief Minister (diwan) in Porbandar during that period. Gandhi’s mother, Putlibai, was a deeply religious and charitable woman. As a young boy, Gandhi took in his mother’s qualities, inheriting her strong values, ethical principles and spirit of self-sacrifice. At the tender age of 13, Mohandas entered into marriage with Kasturba Makanji. In 1888, they welcomed a baby boy before he set sail for London to pursue further studies. In 1893, he ventured to South Africa to continue his law practice, where he faced severe racial discrimination imposed by the British. A significant incident that deeply impacted the young Gandhi was when he was forcibly evicted from a first-class train compartment only due to his race and skin colour. Having suffered discrimination and humiliation due to his race and colour, Gandhi made a pledge to fight and confront racial discrimination against immigrants in South Africa. In 1894, he established the National Indian Congress and embarked on a fight against racial discrimination. Gandhi passionately advocated for the civil rights of immigrants in South Africa, devoting approximately two decades to this effort. Mahatma Gandhi’s influence has reached far and wide, touching the lives of numerous international leaders across the globe. Leaders like Martin Luther King Jr., James Bevel and James Lawson found inspiration in his struggle and adopted his principles. Nelson Mandela, in his search for freedom, was also deeply influenced by Gandhi’s teachings, while Lanza del Vasto even chose to reside in India to be close to him. The impact of Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy is evident in the recognition he received from the United Nations. They have honoured him by designating 2nd October as the “International Day of Nonviolence.” Additionally, many countries observe 30th January as the School Day of Nonviolence and Peace to celebrate his beliefs and principles. Throughout his life, Mahatma Gandhi received numerous awards and honours, making his contribution widely acknowledged. Almost every nation has shown their respect to him.