On Gandhi Jayanti, UN chief writes on Bapu’s values as tool to ‘defeat today’s challenges’ The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, on the occasion of the 153rd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, paid tribute to the leader. The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, on the occasion of the 153rd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, paid tribute to the Indian leader and urged the world to follow the path of non-violence. Taking to the microblogging site, Guterres emphasised how Gandhi chose “non-violence” as a weapon to defeat…
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Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti October 2 ,2022 biography fact’s
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti October 2 ,2022 biography fact’s Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on October 2 to mark the birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. One of India’s three national holidays, it celebrates one of the leaders of India’s freedom movement against the British. Quick info Birth date: October 2, 1869 Death date: January 30, 1948 (age 78) Zodiac Sign: Libra MAHATMA GANDHI BACKGROUND Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, Gujarat. In 1930, he led the Dandi Salt March. Also known as the Salt Satyagraha, the…
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Indian-Americans protest against hate crimes, vandalism of Gandhi statue Indian-Americans held a peaceful protest at the Time Square against the recent spurt in hate crimes and instances of vandalism of Gandhi statue in the city. Indian-Americans held a peaceful protest at the Time Square against the recent spurt in hate crimes and instances of vandalism of Gandhi statue in the city. The protest was organised in association with the influential Federation of Indian Americans (FIA) along with other community outfits. The participants urged the Biden administration and other state governments…
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