Mahatma Gandhi is described as the 'Father of the Nation' of independent India. Mahatma Gandhi's role was immense in making the Indian nation free which was enslaved by the British. He is credited with bringing patriotism to the people of India through 'non-violence'. Even today, he is hailed as a pioneer of Indian politics.
Government offices in India have Gandhi's picture engraved on them. India's currency notes are engraved with Gandhi's image. Thus, people glorify him.
This article explains about his birth, growth, education, his work in India and foreign countries, his role in the freedom struggle.
Gandhi's full name is Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. He was born on October 2, 1869 at Porbandar, Gujarat, India.
His mother tongue is Gujarati. She got married to Kasthuri Bhai at the age of 13. The play 'Arichandra', which Gandhi saw at a young age, had a great impact on his mind.
Mahatma Gandhi lost his father when sixteen years old. Gandhi was born to his parents as the fourth and last son. Thus, Gandhi lived a social life without stopping at his family life.
EDUCATION
Although he was a modest student in studies, he proved to be an honest student. At the age of 18, he went to England to study for a barrister degree.
He completed his legal education and returned to India. He worked as a lawyer in Mumnai for a while.
In 1893, he went to work in South Africa with the help of an Indian company. Apartheid and casteism prevailed during British rule in South Africa. This affected Gandhi deeply. Gandhi's experiences in South Africa made him a great political figure.
ASSIGNMENTS
He boarded a train to Briteria, South Africa. So, Gandhi was thrown from the train because he was not white. Hence, Gandhi's statue is placed at the same railway station today.
Gandhi was well aware of the sufferings of the black people of South Africa and the Indian people who had settled there. He opposed the resolution to disenfranchise Indians in South Africa. In 1894, he started a party in South Africa's 'Natal India Congress'. In 1906, he started a protest in Johannesburg for the first time. Gandhi succeeded in improving the social condition of the Indians living in South Africa through religious struggle.
LIBERATING STRUGGLE
Gandhi was saddened by the enslavement of his own countrymen by the British in India. Joined the 'Indian National Congress' and was actively involved in the freedom struggle against the British.
Gandhi became the leader of the “Indian National Congress” movement in 1924. After taking over, he made many changes in Congress and revitalized the movement.
In 1942, Gandhi played a major role in the 'Quit White' movement against the British government. Mahatma Gandhi was instrumental in India's independence in 1948. Rabindra Nath Tagore honored him and called him "Mahatma".
CONCLUSION
Mahatma Gandhi was an exemplary leader not only for Indian politics, but also for the people of the world who followed the principles of truth, honesty and non-violence in his life.
Memorial statues and museums have been set up in many places in India to honor Gandhi.
The history of Gandhi is also taught as a subject in the Indian curriculum. The life of Gandhi who lived for his people is a good guide for us.
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