Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri at Vijay Ghat on October 2, 2026. The Prime Minister stated that their lives of simplicity, courage and service to the nation continue to inspire generations. Modi added that their ideals and unwavering commitment to India's progress will always remain a guiding light. The Prime Minister's Office shared the tribute through an official X post and Press Information Bureau release, which was also made available in multiple Indian languages including Urdu, Hindi, Marathi, Manipuri, Assamese, Bengali, Punjabi, Gujarati, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. This content may not be financially relevant.