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When is Gandhi Jayanti

Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on 2nd October every year to mark the birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, who was famously known as Mahatma Gandhi.
 
Father of the Nation, as he was called, led India’s freedom movement along with many other national leaders against the British rule in India. His method of non-violence inspired many civil rights movements across the world.  To celebrate his contribution to the nation, 2nd October is celebrated every year as a national holiday. The day is also celebrated as the International Day of Non-Violence by the United Nations.
 
Who was Mahatma Gandhi
 
Born on 2nd October 1869, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was India’s tallest leader of the independence movement. He successfully led India’s non-violent movement against the British, which in turn inspired many civil rights movements across the world.
 
Gandhi had studied law and he went to South Africa to represent a client. Upon return, he joined the Indian National Congress and led nationwide campaigns for farmers, peasants, and labourers. He also fought against caste discrimination and fought for expanding women’s rights.
 
He led some of the most historic movements in India’s freedom struggle. He led Indians to break the salt law, through the Dandi March in 1930, which helped Indians believe that they can challenge the might of the British. He also led the Quit India movement in 1942.
 
Mahatma Gandhi believed in religious pluralism. He wanted India to be a secular nation and he fought to make it a reality. But his vision was hindered by Muslim nationalists led by the Muslim league on one side and the Hindu Mahasabha and the Rashtriya Swayam Sevak on the other side leading the Hindu nationalists. Gandhi, who opposed the Partition, could not prevent the partition of India into a Hindu majority India and Muslim majority Pakistan.
 
Gandhi was killed by Hindu nationalist Nathu Ram Godse on January 30, 1948.
 

Latest Updates on Gandhi Jayanti

Delhi LG accused CM Kejriwal and his ministers of showing "utter disregard" towards the commemoration of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversaries on October 2

Updated On: 03 Oct 2022 | 11:53 PM IST

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai called Rahul Gandhi and his family as 'fake Gandhis' and preferred not to discuss about them on Gandhi Jayanti

Updated On: 02 Oct 2022 | 10:31 PM IST

Kishor began a 3,500-kilometre long padayatra' from the Gandhi Ashram in Bihar's West Champaran district, the birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation, as part of his Jan Suraj campaign

Updated On: 02 Oct 2022 | 5:24 PM IST

The 82-year-old former Uttar Pradesh chief minister was admitted for several days but has been shifted to the care unit after his condition became critical on Sunday

Updated On: 02 Oct 2022 | 5:30 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday greeted citizens on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti and said it is an occasion for all to rededicate themselves to the values of peace, equality and communal harmony

Updated On: 01 Oct 2022 | 8:35 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Police have denied permission for an RSS processions on October 2 at 51 locations across the state to maintain law and order in the wake of the Centre's move to ban PFI, sources said

Updated On: 29 Sep 2022 | 1:02 PM IST

According to BJP general secretary Arun Singh, the campaign will be launched on Modi's birthday on September 17 and conclude on October 2, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi

Updated On: 16 Sep 2022 | 4:53 PM IST

Under 'One Nation One Fertiliser' all fertiliser bags, irrespective of their contents or the company that manufactures them, will carry a uniform brand name called "Bharat"

Updated On: 26 Aug 2022 | 12:39 AM IST

Paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said Bapu's principles are globally relevant and give strength to millions

Updated On: 02 Oct 2021 | 8:18 AM IST

Important days and dates in October, 2021: October holds some important national and international events like Gandhi Jayanti, UN Day, Mental Health Day, International Day of Non-Violence, and more

Updated On: 01 Oct 2021 | 11:43 AM IST

With Gandhi Jayanti around the corner, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged the people to buy Khadi products to mark "Bapu's Jayanti with great fervour".

Updated On: 26 Sep 2021 | 12:11 PM IST

UN Secretary-General Anotonio Guterres has called for an end to "loathsome" hate speech online and off-line

Updated On: 03 Oct 2020 | 11:28 AM IST

Inspired by the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi on his 151st birth anniversary, Google Arts & Culture launched "Be the Voices of Change via Postcards" online exhibition on Friday

Updated On: 02 Oct 2020 | 5:36 PM IST

UAE's iconic skyscraper Burj Khalifa would display the images of Mahatma Gandhi as a tribute to the great Indian peace icon on his 151st birth anniversary, a media report said on Friday

Updated On: 02 Oct 2020 | 4:51 PM IST

A protest meet was planned at India Gate today for the 20-year-old from Uttar Pradesh's Hathras, who was gang raped and brutally murdered. Stay tuned for Latest LIVE news

Updated On: 03 Oct 2020 | 1:19 AM IST

The village heads will also visit the Statue of Unity built in dedication to Iron Man Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Narmada district, the deputy chief Minister said

Updated On: 25 Sep 2019 | 8:43 PM IST

Some opposition leaders pointed out that the annual "International Gandhi Peace Prize" has not been conferred for the last four years

Updated On: 03 Oct 2018 | 12:01 AM IST

More than 120 locations were identified in as many countries to execute the LED projection, including 50 on iconic places such as the Piccadilly Circus in London, Burj Khalifa in Dubai

Updated On: 02 Oct 2018 | 11:45 PM IST

The two-year-long celebrations from October 2, 2018, to October 2, 2020, will be held across the country and all over the globe to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi

Updated On: 19 Sep 2018 | 8:31 AM IST

The proposal also included a 'Swachhta Express' for Sabarmati and adjoining stations

Updated On: 21 May 2018 | 7:04 AM IST