Oct 2 GANDHI JAYANTI

October 2nd, every year, is observed as Gandhi Jayanti, to mark the birth anniversary of prominent freedom fighter, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi. Known as Father of Nation, it was Mahatma Gandhi who gave the principle of non-violence which was the basis of freedom struggle. It was him and his values and ideologies that pioneered India’s struggle to achieve independence. 

This year will mark the 152nd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and will be observed by entire world as Gandhi Jayanti and by United Nations as ‘International Day of Non-violence’. It is marked as National Holiday to remember one of the greatest freedom fighters of India.

Significance of observing Gandhi Jayanti

Gandhi Jayanti is observed to pay respect and tribute to the legendary freedom fighter, who gave his all to help the country and countrymen gain and taste freedom. He inspired everyone to come forward and raise their voices against atrocities happening with them. He was the firm opposer of injustices of all kinds and a firm supporter of ‘Ahimsa’, ‘Simplicity’ and importance of ‘Truth’ in one’s life and propagated the same during his entire life. On Gandhi Jayanti, people remember their pathfinder, his principles and pay their respect to him. Lots of activities are organised to throw light on his life and to inspire the upcoming generation to follow his ideals. Several initiatives, for the development of country,society and people, are taken on this day, as a way of following his teachings.