Why january 30 is celebated as Shaheed Diwas?
Mohandas Karamchand gandhi, the nation's founder, passed away on january 30. Due to his character and contributions, mohandas karamchand gandhi is referred to as bapu and mahatma Gandhi.
Mahatma gandhi always chose the course of non-violence and the truth. He prevailed by using the truth and non-violence to liberate the nation from british savagery. His "Ahimsa Parmo Dharma" philosophy is well known around the world.
People choose the route of non-violence for any protest or demonstration, not just in india but also overseas. Soon after india gained its independence, mahatma gandhi passed away. After the evening prayer, on january 30, 1948, Nathuram Godse shot gandhiji at Birla House. Black letters were used to record this day in history.
The nation commemorates mahatma Gandhi's passing anniversary as Martyrs Day. The President, Vice President, Prime minister, and Defense minister of india visit Gandhiji's mausoleum at Rajghat in delhi on this day to pay respects for his role in the struggle for freedom.
On this day, the nation also honours the military martyrs who gave their lives protecting it. In honour of bapu and the sacrifice of the martyrs, a two-minute moment of silence is celebrated throughout the nation.
