Mahatma Gandhi, also known as Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, was - TopicsExpress



          

Mahatma Gandhi, also known as Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, was born on October 2, 1869, and died on January 30, 1948. He was a political and spiritual leader in India and played a key role in the Indian independence movement. Gandhi developed the novel technique of non-violent agitation, which he called Satyagraha, loosely translated as moral domination. He is known for his non-violent civil disobedience in India and South Africa. These included the start of the non- cooperation movement in 1922 and the Salt Satyagraha or Salt (Dandi) March starting on March 12, 1930. Through Gandhis efforts, India finally gained its freedom on August 15, 1947. The nation mourned for him after he was assassinated on January 30, 1948. The United Nations (UN) International Day of Non-Violence is also held on October 2 each year to coincide with Mahatma Gandhis birthday.... happy Gandhi jaiyanthi to u all..
Posted on: Thu, 02 Oct 2014 02:29:41 +0000

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