Gandhi Jayanti: Interesting Facts About Mahatma Gandhi
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28 September 2024
Mahatma Gandhi, who is fondly called "Bapu" in India, played a vital role in India's freedom movement
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Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, Gujarat
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He married Kasturba Gandhi when he was 13 years old. Together the couple had four sons
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He went to South Africa to start his law practice in 1893 and stayed there for nearly 22 years
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After returning to India in 1915, Mr Gandhi was advised by Gopalkrishna Gokhale to tour India for a year before embarking upon any political work
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He led various freedom movements in India, including the non-cooperation movement, civil disobedience movement and Quit India movement
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Mr Gandhi ate only vegetarian food
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He also worked to abolish untouchability in the country
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Mahatma Gandhi also worked to revive the handloom industry in India, especially focusing on khadi
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Bapu's birthday is also observed as "International Day of Non-Violence" to disseminate the message of non-violence
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