Gandhi Jayanti
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birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation, is celebrated
with reverence all over the country.
He is the man who played a significant role in achiveing independence
for India from the British Empire with his simplicity and strong will power.
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, also known as 'Bapu' or 'Father of the nation',
was born on the 2nd of October in 1869, in Porbunder, Gujrat. He studied law
in U.K and practiced law in South Africa. But he left his profession and
returned to India to join the Indian freedom struggle.
Gandhiji was a preacher of truth and 'Ahimsa'(non-violence).He started
the 'Satyagraha' movement for the Indian freedom struggle. He believed in
living a simple life and in 'Swadeshi'. He proved to the world that freedom
can be achieved through the path of non-violence. Gandhiji is a symbol of
peace and truth.
On this day, the President and Prime Minister, along with other eminent political leaders, pay homage at Raj Ghat - the samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi. All the offices and schools, throughout the country, remain closed on this day.