Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, Gujarat, is celebrated annually in India as Gandhi Jayanti. His life was rooted in the principles of truth, non-violence, and social service, making him a key leader in India’s fight for independence. Educated in law in England, Gandhi first confronted racial discrimination in South Africa, where he developed the concepts of non-violence and Satyagraha. Upon returning to India in 1915, he led major movements like the Champaran Satyagraha (1917), Non-Cooperation Movement (1920), Salt Satyagraha (1930), and Quit India Movement (1942). Gandhi was assassinated on January 30, 1948, but his ideals continue to inspire globally.
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