Lucknow, 2 Oct (HS): On October 2, 2026, Uttar Pradesh Chief

Minister Yogi Adityanath commemorated Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister

Lal Bahadur Shastri's birth anniversaries, emphasizing their continuing ideas

of truth, non-violence, and self-reliance.

Yogi Adityanath stressed how Gandhi's messages of truth, non-violence, peace,

and harmony are still very important today. He stated that adopting Bapu's

ideas of Swadeshi, cleanliness (Swachhta), and self-reliance (Swavalamban) may

bring beneficial change to society.

Shastri was recognized as an example of simplicity, sincerity, and devotion to

duty. He recalled Shastri's renowned motto Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan,

which celebrated soldiers and farmers, and showed Shastri's firm leadership

throughout the 1965 conflict.

CM Yogi added that the state administration is aggressively

trying to realize the vision and ambitions of both leaders via targeted public

welfare programs. He remarked that the state administration is attempting to

realize Bapu and Shastri's vision and ambitions through measures promoting

swadeshi (self-reliance), cleanliness, and public welfare. The Chief Minister

paid floral tributes and recalled both leaders at ceremonies in Uttar Pradesh.

In a post on X, he mentioned, “On the sacred

birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi ji, who walked

the path of truth and non-violence to convey the message of freedom to the

entire world through indigenous means and non-violence, millions of

salutations. Best wishes to the people of the state on International Day of

Non-Violence. The revered Bapu's ideals, simplicity, and thoughts continue to

provide us all with constant guidance even today in building a self-reliant and

developed India.”

He remarked in another post on X, “On the

sacred birth anniversary of former Prime Minister, 'Bharat Ratna' Lal Bahadur

Shastri ji, who infused indomitable energy into the nation's soldiers and

farmer providers through the proclamation 'Jai Jawan-Jai Kisan', humble

tribute. Your resolute leadership, honesty, and simple life will remain

exemplary for the people of the country for ages to come.”

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi