Gandhi Jayanti 2025: Nation marks Mahatma Gandhi's 156th birth anniversary
India observed Gandhi Jayanti on 2 October 2025, the 156th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, with tributes led by the Vice-President at Raj Ghat and the Prime Minister.
Summary
India observed Gandhi Jayanti on 2 October 2025, marking the 156th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan paid floral tributes and attended a Sarva Dharma Prarthana at Raj Ghat in New Delhi, recalling Gandhiji's idea of Antyodaya â uplifting the weakest and poorest. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Gandhiji's legacy of truth, non-violence and service. Union Home Minister Amit Shah bought Khadi products at the Khadi India showroom in Connaught Place and said sales of Khadi and village industry products had risen about fivefold in 11 years, from ₹33,000 crore to over ₹1.7 lakh crore.
Key facts
- Date
- 2 Oct 2025 â 156th birth anniversary
- Memorial
- Raj Ghat, New Delhi
- Vice-President
- C. P. Radhakrishnan â floral tribute, Sarva Dharma Prarthana
- Idea recalled
- Antyodaya â uplift of the weakest
- Khadi sales
- ₹33,000 crore → over ₹1.7 lakh crore in 11 years (Amit Shah)
- Also on 2 Oct
- Lal Bahadur Shastri's birth anniversary
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi was observed on 2 October 2025?
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Correct answer: B â 156th
The Vice-President paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat on his 156th birth anniversary on 2 October 2025.
According to Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Gandhi Jayanti 2025, sales of Khadi and village industry products have risen to over how much in 11 years?
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Correct answer: D â ₹1.7 lakh crore
Amit Shah said sales rose about fivefold, from ₹33,000 crore to over ₹1.7 lakh crore.
Consider the following statements about Gandhi Jayanti observances on 2 October 2025: 1. The Vice-President attended a Sarva Dharma Prarthana at Raj Ghat. 2. While paying tribute, the Vice-President recalled Gandhiji's idea of Antyodaya. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A â Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct: C. P. Radhakrishnan attended the Sarva Dharma Prarthana at Raj Ghat and recalled Gandhiji's emphasis on Antyodaya.