Mohan Das Karamchand Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi, who brought freedom to India, was born on 2 October 1869. This day is celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti in India to honour his deeds and help make India what it is today.
Mahatma Gandhi, commonly known as Gandhi Ji, played a crucial role as a prominent leader during India’s liberation struggle against British colonial rule. His philosophy of nonviolent resistance, referred to as Satyagraha, served as an inspiration to countless individuals worldwide.
By employing civil disobedience tactics, he spearheaded movements advocating for civil rights, social justice, and freedom. Gandhi’s unwavering adherence to the principles of truth, peace, and simplicity forged an enduring legacy that positioned him as an emblem of peace and a global proponent for transformative social change.
His ideologies and efforts, which propelled India to its independence, earned him the title of the ‘Father of the Nation.’
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Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on 2 October each year. In 2024, it will be the 155th Birthday of Mahatma Gandhi.
Along with the world, India celebrates the day with a National holiday while the UN marks the day as International Day of Non-Violence.
Facts about Mahatma Gandhi
- He was born in Porbandar, Gujarat on 2 October 1869.
- Gandhi was patriotic from childhood and raised his voice at an early age against caste discrimination, women’s rights, and many other campaigns.
- One of his very first rebellious steps against Britain’s salt law was the Dandi Salt March in 1930.
- In 1942, he actively led the Quit India Movement, compelling towards Independence.
- His teachings of Swaraj and Ahimsha still shape the youth for a better India.
- Nathu Ram Godse assassinated Gandhi on 30 January 1948.
Wishes Status Greetings Messages
Before changing anyone, change yourself. It will change your destiny.
You may never know the outcome of your actions, but if you do nothing, there will be no outcome. Wishing you a happy Gandhi Jayanti.
Even if you are a minority of one, the truth is the truth. Happy Gandhi Jayanti!
The father of the nation, with the instruments of truth and non-violence, freed our nation from imperialism. Always follow the path of truth and wisdom and pay tribute to this noble leader on Gandhi Jayanti.
Salute to the man who led us to Freedom of thought, words, and actions. Warm wishes on Gandhi Jayanti.
Let the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti prompt us to always help others.
Happy Gandhi Jayanti 2024
Mahatma Gandhi teaches us that you can win any battle without violence.
Happy Gandhi Jayanti 2024
A man is the sum of his actions, of what he has done, of what he can do, nothing else.
Happy Mahatma Gandhi Jayanty 2024
May Bapu and his teachings eternally guide us to win the good fight with peace and brotherhood.
Let’s cherish the Mahatma who jolted the world in a gentle way.
Wishing you a Happy Gandhi Jayenti 2024
Quotes on Gandhi Jayanti
Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever
Change yourself you are in control
The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong
Nobody can hurt me without my permission
Nearly everything you do is of no importance, but it is important that you do it
Heroes are made in the hour of defeat. Success is, therefore, well described as a series of glorious defeats.
I will not let anyone walk through my mind with their dirty feet.
In a gentle way, you can shake the world.
Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes
To call a woman the weaker sex is a libel; it is man’s injustice to woman. If by strength is meant moral power, then the woman is immeasurably man’s superior
The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others
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