Gandhi Jayanti 2024, Inspiring Quotes by Mahatma Gandhi: October 2nd marks Gandhi Jayanti, a day that honours Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary, recognising his crucial contributions to India's independence movement. Affectionately referred to as Bapu and recognised as the "Father of the Nation," the title "Mahatma," meaning "great soul," was given to him by Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore in 1915. Born Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi in Porbandar, Gujarat, on October 2, 1869, this year, India will celebrate Mahatma Gandhi's 155th birth anniversary on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. Gandhi completed his graduation from London and went to South Africa to practice law, where he implemented the non-violent Civil Disobedience Movement against racism faced by African nationals. When he returned to India in 1915, he protested against the British Government's excessive taxes on Indian peasants, and in 1921, he became the leader of the Indian National Congress and led campaigns for self-rule for Indian workers through non-violence, or Ahimsa. Later, he started the 390-km-long Dandi Salt March to end the salt tax and countless freedom struggle movements against the British Raj. Towards the end, he led the Quit India Movement against British rule in 1942. Gandhi Jayanti is a national observance in India, celebrated on October 2nd each year, with the day featuring various events, including prayer services and cultural activities held in educational and government institutions. Political leaders gather at Rajghat, Mahatma Gandhi's memorial in New Delhi, to pay their respects and honour his legacy. Notably, the United Nations declared this day the 'International Day of Non-Violence' on June 15, 2007; as we mark the day, here are some of the most inspiring quotes by Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhi Jayanti 2024: Top 10 inspiring quotes by Mahatma Gandhi
