New Delhi: Thenation paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his 59th death anniversary today, withPresident A P J Abdul Kalam leading the country in remembering the Father ofthe Nation by offering floral tributes at his 'samadhi' Rajghat here.

Kalam and other top leaders, including Vice President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat,UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Cabinetcolleagues and Leader of Opposition L K Advani offered flowers at Gandhi'ssamadhi.

The three Chiefs of the Armed Forces were also present on the occasion to payhomage to Gandhi on what is observed as `Martyr's Day'.

The gathering, that included noted Gandhian Nirmala Deshpande, observed a twominutes' silence in memory of Gandhi.

`Bhajans', including Gandhi's favourite devotional song `Vaishnav Jan To', wereplayed on the occasion.