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Gandhi Jayanti 2024: Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated every year on 2 October. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, who played an important role in India's independence, was born on this day. Gandhiji is also addressed as Mahatma Gandhi, Father of the Nation and Bapu. As long as Gandhiji lived, he preached the importance of non-violence and that is why October 2 is also celebrated as International Non-Violence Day.
This year 155th Gandhi Jayanti is being celebrated. The purpose of celebrating this day is also to convey the achievements and principles of Mahatma Gandhi to the people. Gandhi Jayanti is a national holiday in India. On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, know some facts related to Gandhiji's life. Every youth should try to implement Gandhiji's principles in his life.
Some facts related to Gandhi Jayanti
- Mahatma Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869 in Porbandar, Gujarat.
- Gandhiji studied law in London and started his career in South Africa.
- Gandhiji campaigned against racial injustice in South Africa. He actively participated in Satyagraha and non-violent protests.
- Gandhiji led several campaigns against British rule in India, including the Non-Cooperation Movement, the Khilafat Movement, and the Quit India Movement.
- Gandhiji considered the principle of non-violence as the supreme religion and that is why the day of Gandhi Jayanti has been declared as the International Day of Non-Violence.
Importance of Gandhi Jayanti
- On the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, along with highlighting his achievements, a resolution is taken to uphold his ideals. especially from generation to generation
- Efforts are made to introduce children to Gandhiji's principles of peace and non-violence and these qualities are taught to the children.
- Fear is not a disease of the body, it kills the soul.
- Freedom is like a birth. Until we become completely independent, we will remain dependent. Freedom has no meaning unless there is freedom to make mistakes.
- First they will ignore you, then they will laugh at you, then they will fight with you and then you will win.
- Our purpose in life is to help others.
