2nd October GANDHI JAYANTI & LAL BAHADUR SHASHTRI JAYANTI

 2nd October GANDHI JAYANTI & LAL BAHADUR SHASHTRI JAYANTI 

Gandhi Jayanti 2024: The annual Gandhi Jayanti on October 2 marks the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation. On this day, we commemorate Gandhi's message of non-violence and upholding the truth. This year, India celebrates the 155th birth anniversary of Bapu.

India celebrates the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi on 2 October every year. This day is a National Holiday in India. It is also celebrated internationally as the International Day of Non-violence. The UN designated 2 October as International Day of Non-violence because Mahatma Gandhi is the epitome of non-violence. His teachings are still acknowledged by the entire world.

He led the war of Independence on two movements ‘Swadeshi‘, and ‘Satyagraha‘. Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated in schools, colleges, offices, and everywhere around the Nation as it symbolizes the hard work of Mahatma Gandhi to make India Free.

Mahatma Gandhi was a great believer in the make-in-India concept, as he motivated and inspired people to weave clothes. His famous ‘Charkha’ is the symbol of his thinking. The main motive behind make-in-India was to discard foreign products and become self-dependent. India is again trying to adapt this concept to become self-sufficient at the global level.

Gandhiji was educated in law from Africa and he returned back to India for a social cause. He used to wear Khadi clothes, generally Dhoti, and wrap a shawl around him. He also wears specs and holds a stick. His Dandhi march to extract salt showcased Britishers the power of union that Indians possess.

Thus, on Gandhi Jayanti, students take a pledge to follow his teachings and do various activities to celebrate his birthday.

Lal Bahadur was born on October 2, 1904, in Mughalsarai, Uttar Pradesh, India. He came from a humble background and faced many financial difficulties during his childhood. However, he was always determined to succeed and worked hard to get an education. He graduated from Kashi Vidyapeeth in Varanasi.

Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri, born on October 2, 1904, served as India's second Prime Minister. During his childhood, he was affectionately called 'Nanhe' by his near and dear ones. Shastri played a significant role as a freedom fighter in India's struggle against British colonial rule and later emerged as a key figure in the Green Revolution, aimed at promoting agricultural self-sufficiency.

Known for his humble background, simplicity, honesty, and unwavering dedication to public service, Shastri is a revered figure in Indian history. He coined the famous slogan "Jai Jawan Jai Kisan" during the 1965 Indo-Pakistani War, aimed at boosting the morale of both the armed forces and the agricultural community.

One of the major highlights of Shastri's tenure as Prime Minister was the signing of the Tashkent Agreement in 1966, which effectively ended the war between India and Pakistan. However, his life was tragically cut short when he died under mysterious circumstances in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on January 11, 1966. To this day, his death remains a subject of investigation and debate.

Lal Bahadur Shastri will always be remembered as a symbol of honesty and dedication, providing valuable lessons for future generations to learn from and admire.