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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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  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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  151st birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi: Let's remember Bapu, Father Of The Nation

  News | October 02, 2020 10:35 IST

  On the occassion of 151st birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, let's remember Bapu, Father of the Nation and take a look at some known and lesser known facts.

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  'Not guilty' pleads Rahul Gandhi in RSS defamation case

  News | June 12, 2018 13:00 IST

  Case was filed following Gandhi's utterances at a rally in Thane in March 2014 in which he had accused the RSS of killing Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.

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  Mughal emperor Akbar is the real father of the nation: Markandey Katju

  India | March 11, 2015 20:26 IST

  After calling Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi a British agent, former Supreme Court judge Markandey Katju has described Mughal emperor Akbar as the father of the nation in his blog.“The real Father of the

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  Nation remembers Mahatma Gandhi on his 67th death anniversary

  India | January 30, 2015 17:35 IST

  New Delhi: Narendra Modi pays his respect at Rajghat, a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, on his death anniversary in New Delhi. AP photo Mahatma Gandhi was today fondly remembered on his 67th death anniversary with President

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  PM Modi pays tributes at Gandhi's statue in Washington

  World | September 30, 2014 18:10 IST

  Washington: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at the statue of the Father of the Nation here in the US capital.  A large number of Indian-Americans were present to welcome

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  Nation remembers Father of the Nation on death anniversary

  India | January 30, 2014 12:55 IST

  New Delhi : The nation today remembered Mahatma Gandhi on his 66th death anniversary with President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh leading the country in paying homage to the Father of the Nation. 

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  Actors who personified Gandhi with elan on big screen

  Bollywood | October 02, 2012 14:28 IST

  Chennai, Oct 2: Those belonging to the Millennial Generation have learned about the Father of the Nation -- whose 143rd birth anniversary India celebrates Today -- either through books or films.Many feel that the visual

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  Centre Tells Schoolgirl, It Has No Info About When And How Mahatma Gandhi Became Father Of The Nation

  India | April 03, 2012 8:54 IST

  Lucknow, Apr 3: The Centre has told a ten-year-old schoolgirl Aishwarya Parashar that it has no specific information about when Mahatma Gandhi was accorded the title of Father of the Nation (Rashtrapita).  Aishwarya, a student

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  Nation Pays Homage To Mahatma Gandhi

  India | January 30, 2012 13:15 IST

  New Delhi, Jan 30: The nation today fondly remembered Mahatma Gandhi on his 64th death anniversary with President Pratibha Patil and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh leading the country in paying homage to the Father of

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  Don't Pretend To Be Father Of The Nation, CPI Leader Tells Anna Hazare

  India | December 22, 2011 20:56 IST

  New Delhi, Dec 22: Anna Hazare came under attack in Lok Sabha today with members saying he should not pretend to be another Father of the Nation and asking the government not to succumb to

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  Cong Compromising With Mahatma Gandhi's Principles : Gadkari

  Politics | December 04, 2011 19:16 IST

  Nainital, Dec 4: BJP president Nitin Gadkari today alleged the Congress-led UPA government was compromising with the principles of Mahatma Gandhi on the issue of FDI as the Father of the Nation was against foreign