The October 2nd is known for many reasons. Being a responsible citizen of India it is important for us to know the importance of 2nd October and why 2nd October is essential. For students, it becomes very important to know the facts. In this article, we will understand the importance of 2nd October.
Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi/Gandhi Jayanti –
Foremost, we know that 2nd October is the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi the father of the nation. Who played an important role in India’s struggle for independence from the Britishers. Bapu is known for his philosophy of non-violence and his advocacy for equality, justice, and rights. Gandhi’s principles inspire peace and social justice in the world.
International Day of Non-Violence:
To honor the philosophy & ideology of Mahatma Gandhi and his utmost contributions to global non-violent movements, the United Nations General Assembly declared 2nd October as the International Day of Non-Violence. On 2nd October 2007, the UN General Assembly started to observe this day globally as the International Day of Non-Violence.
If you want to read more about Mahatma Gandhi. You may visit the following links:
- Comprehensive Website by Gandhian Institutions-Bombay Sarvodaya Mandal & Gandhi Research Foundation
- e-books on Gandhi Ji
- Gandhi Heritage Portal
There are many books that have been published by many government organizations. Find below some of the e-books about the life & struggles of Gandhi ji.
Mahatma: Life of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi :
- Volume 1: Click here to download
- Volume 2: Click here to download
- Volume 3: Click here to download
- Volume 4: Click here to download
- Volume 5: Click here to download
- Volume 6: Click here to download
- Volume 7: Click here to download
- Volume 8: Click here to download
Note: The Primary courtesy for the above links is https://www.mkgandhi.org/ and the secondary courtesy is https://librarykvnpgc.blogspot.com/2020/10/150th-birth-anniversary-of-mahatma.html
Birth Anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri :
Lal Bahadur Shastri was born on 2nd October 1904. He was the second Prime minister of India (1964-66). He was known for his simplicity, integrity, and dedication to mankind.
During his tenure as Prime Minister, several important events were accomplished such as the Indo-Pak war of 1965. He also coined the famous slogan “Jai Jawan Jai Kisan”.