Key Highlights:

• Commemoration: Observing January 30, the martyrdom of Mahatma Gandhi.
• Core Philosophy: “Sarvodaya” (Upliftment of All) and “Antyodaya” (Serving the Last).
• Social Wave: A national moment of silence for peace and non-violence.

On January 30, 2026, India observes Martyrs’ Day (Shaheed Diwas). The political philosophy guiding this day is Satyagraha (Truth-force) and Ahimsa (Non-violence). According to the Rajghat Samadhi Committee, the 2026 observance focuses on the philosophy of “Sarvodaya”—the progress of all, starting from the most marginalized.

This wave is a reminder that the ultimate goal of any political system is the moral and material welfare of its citizens. In 2026, this philosophy is integrated into government schemes like the “Aspirational Districts Programme,” which embodies the “Antyodaya” principle. It serves as an educational milestone for the public to understand that democracy’s strength is measured by how it treats its most vulnerable members.