The Nation pays homage to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, on his birth anniversary today. A series of functions is being organised across the country and by Indian Missions abroad. A Sarva Dharma Prarthana Sabha has been organised at the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat in the national capital. The nation is also remembering former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on his birth anniversary today.