Vijayawada Division observes Martyr’s Day

 Vijayawada Division observed the Martyr’s Day today i.e., 30th January, 2024 across the Division. Shri Narendra A Patil, Divisional Railway Manager, Vijayawada Division, South Central Railway garlanded the portrait of Mahatma Gandhi today at Divisional Headquarters Office. He along with other officers and staff paid floral tributes to The Father of the Nation, who spread the message of world peace.

The Officers and Staff  across the length of the Division, observed two minutes of silence in the honour of all the valiant people who have sacrificed their lives for the freedom, welfare and progress of the country.

The Martyrs' Day is observed on January 30 every year to remember Mahatma Gandhi's contribution to India and his sacrifices during the freedom struggle. At his daily prayer meeting on the evening of 30 January, Gandhiji was shot dead by a young man, Nathuram Godse. The day is dedicated to pay homage to courageous soldiers who sacrificed their lives fighting for the Motherland.