Mahatma Gandhi’s 157th Birth Anniversary — Life, Legacy and Contemporary Relevance
5 October 2026
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Mahatma Gandhi’s 157th Birth Anniversary — Life, Legacy and Contemporary Relevance
Context: India observed Mahatma Gandhi’s 157th birth anniversary on 2 October 2026. Gandhi was born on 2 October 1869 at Porbandar, Gujarat. The day is also observed globally as the International Day of Non-Violence, established by the UN General Assembly in 2007 to promote peace, tolerance and non-violence.
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Explore Mahatma Gandhi's 157th birth anniversary, his Satyagraha principles, freedom struggle movements, and enduring relevance to modern peace and social justice.
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