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  Did Gandhi ever get a formal title of 'Father of the Nation'? Know the story behind the phrase

  India | October 02, 2025 6:44 IST

  The phrase “Father of the Nation” originated during India’s freedom struggle as an expression of respect and admiration for Gandhi’s leadership.

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  Breaking News, October 2 | HIGHLIGHTS

  India | October 02, 2024 23:54 IST

  India TV News provides you with all the breaking news, latest news, breaking story videos, and Live TV on a single platform to ensure you don't miss the biggest happenings in India and the world.

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  Happy Gandhi Jayanti 2024: Wishes, messages, images, WhatsApp and Facebook status to share

  Lifestyle | October 02, 2024 7:29 IST

  Celebrate Gandhi Jayanti 2024 with heartfelt wishes and inspiring messages. Scroll down to find the beautiful images and creative WhatsApp and Facebook statuses to share with friends and family, honoring the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi.

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  Gandhi Jayanti 2024: Know history, significance, quotes on Mahatma Gandhi's 155th birth anniversary

  Lifestyle | October 01, 2024 13:06 IST

  Celebrate Mahatma Gandhi's 155th birth anniversary on October 2, honoring his remarkable life and legacy that championed non-violence and freedom. Know about the history, significance, and inspiring quotes of India's 'Father of the Nation' on this special day.

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  Delhi metro update: Blue line services to be disrupted on October 2

  India | September 30, 2022 20:36 IST

  Delhi Metro update: The Blue line connecting Dwarka Sector 21 to Noida Electronic City will be shut down for the first half of the day On October 2. DMRC asked commuters to plan their journeys ahead to avoid any inconvenience.

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  BJP to celebrate PM Modi's birthday as 'Seva Pakhwara' from September 17 to October 2

  India | September 02, 2022 7:07 IST

  PM Modi birthday: BJP national president JP Nadda is planning an extensive programme for PM Modi's birthday and for this he has given instructions to all the party workers and leaders to celebrate it as "Seva Pakhwara".

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  President Ram Nath Kovind pays tribute to 'Father of Nation' on eve of Gandhi Jayanti

  India | October 01, 2021 23:55 IST

  The statement added that Gandhi Jayanti is a special day for all Indians as it is an occasion to remember Gandhiji's struggles and sacrifice. 

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  11 lesser-known facts about Mahatma Gandhi, and his life

  India | October 01, 2019 20:36 IST

  October 2 marks Gandhi Jayanti. It is Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary. The day is observed across the world as International Day of Non-Violence. The world is aware of Mahatma Gandhi, also popularly called Bapu or Father of the nation, and his tireless contribution to India's freedom struggle. Here are some lesser-known facts about Mahatma Gandhi, and his life:​

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  Kolkata house that hosted Gandhi Ji to open as full-fledged museum

  India | September 29, 2019 17:16 IST

  In August and September of 1947, away from the celebration of Independence, Gandhi chose to be in Kolkata with some of his followers to calm the rioters down. He stayed in the building during his stay.

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  When Lal Bahadur Shastri asked his family to skip dinner; Stories of India's most humble PM

  Trending | October 02, 2017 16:09 IST

  He promoted White Revolution and Green Revolution. The nationwide movement to propel India's milk and food production brought a drastic change in the economy of the country.

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  PM Modi launches 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan', administers cleanliness pledge to countrymen

  India | October 02, 2014 18:10 IST

  New Delhi: Wielding the broom himself, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched ‘Clean India' campaign joined by chief ministers, lawmakers, prominent personalities from various fields along with lakhs of countrymen in a drive that is

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  PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat

  India | October 02, 2014 11:43 IST

  New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday morning visited Rajghat and paid homage to Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi on his 145th birth anniversary.The Prime Minister spent a few minutes at the memorial.“Gandhi

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  PM Narendra Modi to kick start 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' today

  India | October 02, 2014 6:23 IST

  New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Thursday kick start the ambitious ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' here aiming at creating a 'Clean India' in the next five years.Modi would symbolically wield a broom on October

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  Narendra Modi asks bureaucrats to clean toilets on 'Gandhi Jayanti'

  India | October 01, 2014 11:54 IST

  New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ordered government officers to clean up their offices including toilets to celebrate Mahatma Gandhi's birthday on October 2.Besides, they have been also asked to take ‘Cleanliness Pledge' on

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  Kerala government to launch anti-plastic drive on October 2

  India | September 30, 2014 13:35 IST

  Thiruvananthapuram: An ambitious programme to make Kerala free from plastic waste will be launched by the government through an anti-plastic drive on October 2, Gandhi Jayanti day.As part of the campaign, plastic waste accumulated in

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  Government officials to pledge 100 hours every year towards cleanliness

  India | September 30, 2014 11:18 IST

  New Delhi: Apart from clearing their files, the government officials are now expected to work 100 hours every year to keep their neighbourhood spic-and-span as is listed out in the ‘Cleanliness Pledge' they have to

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  Delhi Division of Railways armed with 10k brooms for October 2 clean-up

  India | September 29, 2014 13:25 IST

  New Delhi: The Delhi Division of Railways has put together an arsenal of 10,000 brooms for use by a battery of volunteers, including schoolchildren and top officials and lawmakers, when they attack garbage at its

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  No holiday on October 2 for government employees; asked to take cleanliness pledge

  India | September 26, 2014 7:25 IST

  New Delhi: All Central government employees have been asked to be present in their offices on October 2 to take cleanliness pledge as part of the Narendra Modi government's 'Clean India' campaign.October 2, the birth

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  Birthday special: A look at Mahatma Gandhi's life and journey

  Politics | October 02, 2015 10:36 IST

  "Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them"... William ShakespeareHow would one describe Gandhi? Was he a born great or did he achieve greatness