In India we call Mahatma Gandhi, 'Bapu' or 'Rashtrapita'. His full name was Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. He was bornon 2nd October,1869 at Porbandar in Kathiawad, Gujarat His father's name was Karamchand Gandhi.His mother's name was Putlibai. His wife was Kasturba Gandhi. Gandhiji lived the life of a common man and kept himself away from luxuries. He was very honest and truthful from his childhood. Once he read the story of Shravana Kumar. Shravana used to carry his old and blind parents in baskets slung on a bamboo yoke. Gandhiji was deeply touched by his devotion towards his old parents. He decided to be like Shravana and serve his parents.
He went to England to obtain a law degree. After Obtaining his degree he returned to India in 1893. He was restless to see his countryman suffering under the foreign rule. So he devoted his entire life for the upliftment of the poor and to free his country from the clutches of the British Rule. He led the British Government and started 'Satyagrah; 'Non- Cooperation Movement', and Civil Disobedience Movement'. Ultimately, India got freedom on 15th August 1947.
Mahatma Gandhi is known for his Principles of non-violence all over the world. He led a saintly life and was against all sorts of injustice and inequality prevailing in the society. He wanted to establish Ramrajya. By Ramrajya he meant the kingdom of God. For his Ram and the same deity. For his great contribution to the country, Indians call his the Father of the Nation' or Bapu. He was assassinated on 30th January 1948 by Nathuram Godse. Since then, 30 January is observed as Martyr's Day in India.
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