International Day of Non-Violence: UN chief urges people to shun violence on Gandhi Jayanti
New York (US), October 2: On the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's 153rd birth anniversary, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged people to shun violence by adhering to his Ahimsa (non-violence) principles.
Notably, the International Day of Non-Violence is observed on Mahatma Gandhi's birthday.
"On the International Day of Non-Violence, we celebrate Mahatma Gandhi's birthday & values of peace, respect & the essential dignity shared by everyone. We can defeat today's challenges by embracing these values & working across cultures & borders to build a better future," the UN chief said on Twitter.
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, fondly called Gandhiji or Bapu - a great leader of India who gave his life for the country was born on 2nd October 1869.
Every year, this day is observed with great pleasure to pay tribute to the Father of the Nation and to remember his values, principles, and philosophy.
The United Nations General Assembly declared October 2nd as International Day of Nonviolence in June 2007.
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Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, India's most important freedom fighter, led the non-violence movement against the British.
He moved to South Africa to represent a client after studying law. He joined the Indian National Congress after returning to India. He advocated for women's rights and against caste discrimination. He also led nationwide efforts on behalf of peasants, labourers, and farmers.
After 21 years of Mahatma Gandhi's death, Great Britain released a stamp to honour him.
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