Gandhi Jayanti : What is the significance of 2 October in India

Mahatma Gandhi, lovingly known as the father of the nation, was born on this day in 1869 in Porbandar, Gujarat. Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on 2nd October to stain the birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, legendary known as Mahatma Gandhi.

 Gandhi, Jee Was a lawyer by profession, withdrew from the British rule to adopt non-violent resistance to lead a successful campaign for India's independence. Dandy marched in the 1930s in protest of the salt tax imposed by the British on several peaceful civil rights movements he started. He also protested in the Quit India movement in 1942. He took over the leadership of the Indian National Congress in 1921 and led a nationwide campaign for various social causes and to gain Swaraj or autonomy.

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Interesting and Unknown facts about Mahatma Gandhi

Celebration in Schools:

Every year on October 2, schools in India organize various events to celebrate Gandhi Jayanti. School children enthusiastically participate in the Gandhi Jayanti program. This day is celebrated around the world as the International Day of Peace. Students sing a song based on Asaram’s message of truth and non-violence. They recite poetry and display their own views on Gandhian philosophy. The program featured young children wearing Gandhiji and singing national anthems. Students rally across the country with banners highlighting the importance of peace and non-violence.

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Contribution of Gandhi’s ideology to the World

Many developments are taking place around the world and there is a growing interest in non-violent alternatives to showcase their views. The people involved in these developments are well aware of the name of Mahatma Gandhi and his philosophy. On the other hand, they promote the values ​​and principles he upholds.

Message on Gandhi Jayanti

Mahatma Gandhi’s role towards bringing peace and non-violence to this world is unparallel. His teachings must be promoted to resolution current conflicts, to  avoid violence and to find a peaceful solution to every small or big problem to make this world a better place to live in.

Famous Mahatma Gandhi quotes:

• You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”
• “Non-violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind. It is mightier than the mightiest weapon of destruction devised by the ingenuity of man.”
• “Nearly everything you do is of no importance, but it is important that you do it.”
• “The spirit of democracy is not a mechanical thing to be adjusted by abolition of forms. It requires a change of heart.”
• “I have nothing new to teach the world. Truth and Non-violence are as old as the hills. All I have done is to try experiments in both on as vast a scale as I could.”
• “Those who say religion has nothing to do with politics do not know what religion is.”
• “Let us all be brave enough to die the death of a martyr, but let no one lust for martyrdom.”

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