Every year on October 2, the nation pauses to celebrate Gandhi Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Affectionately called Bapu and known as the Father of the Nation, Gandhi remains one of the most influential leaders of India’s freedom struggle. In 2025, India observes his 156th birth anniversary, remembering his life devoted to truth, simplicity, and non-violence.

The Significance of Gandhi’s Legacy

Born in 1869 in Porbandar, Gujarat, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi championed India’s independence through ahimsa (non-violence) and satyagraha (truth-force). He led landmark movements such as the Non-Cooperation Movement, Civil Disobedience Movement, and Quit India Movement, which united millions against colonial rule. Gandhi’s philosophy not only transformed India’s freedom strugg

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