Mahatma Gandhi asked Veer Savarkar to file mercy petitions: Rajnath Singh
India | October 13, 2021 9:24 ISTRajnath Singh said that Veer Savarkar's commitment for freedom was so strong that the British sentenced him to life imprisonment twice.
Rajnath Singh said that Veer Savarkar's commitment for freedom was so strong that the British sentenced him to life imprisonment twice.
In a letter sent to PM Modi on 152nd birth anniversary of Gandhi on Oct 2, he urged him to replace Gandhi's portrait on high-value currency notes with a picture of his iconic spectacles.
PM Modi also encouraged the countrymen to make Khadi, handicraft products a part of their lives and strengthen the resolve to build a self-reliant India.
The over 2-week-long initiative was organised by the ministry's Dept of Drinking Water and Sanitation as part of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' celebrations under phase 2 of Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen.
M Venkaiah Naidu, Vice-President of India had also reached Gandhi Smriti and attended the prayer meeting.
Speaking on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, CM Kejriwal said both Mahatma Gandhi and late former PM Lal Bahadur Shastri had dedicated their lives for betterment, upliftment of India.
Globally, Gandhi's birth anniversary is celebrated as the International Day of Non-Violence. Several events are held in India and across the world to mark the occasion.
Punjab and Haryana witnessed widespread protest and anger over the delay in the procurement.
As India celebrates the 152nd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on Saturday, let's revisit the epic persona of Bapu through these gripping Bollywood films based around his life and his ideology.
Gandhi Jayanti 2021: As October 2nd marks the birth anniversary of the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi we would like share some of Bapu’s quotes that will inspire you.
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.
Basic teachings of Mahatma Gandhi will be introduced in class 5-12 curriculum to make children aware about the ideals and principles of the father of the nation.
Gandhi's concept of trusteeship is a social and economic philosophy aiming to bring justice in society. It provides a means by which the wealthy people would be the trustees of the trust (Earth) that looked after the welfare of the people in general.
The former Union minister also averred that the Nationalist Congress Party may have differences with the Congress, but still swears by the ideologies of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru.
Referring to Gandhi's teachings, he said the powerful thing about Mahatma Gandhi was that he put into action whatever he said.
The varsities- Jamia Millia Islamia, Gujarat Vidyapith, Kashi Vidyapith, Bihar Vidyapith was established during Mahatma Gandhi's call of non-co-operation movement, and the institutions follow their own pattern of curriculum different from the British education system.
Resolution to award the prestigious Congressional Gold Medal to Mahatma Gandhi in recognition of his promotion of peace and nonviolence, was passed in the US Congress.
The government has repealed a number of laws now. I don't know why you are not looking into this, CJI Ramana said.
A 56-year-old great-granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi, who was an accused in a six-million rand fraud and forgery case, has been sentenced to seven years in jail by a Durban court.
Mahatma Gandhi's granddaughter Tara Gandhi Bhattacharjee on Saturday visited Ghazipur on the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border to extend support to the farmers' movement against the Centre’s contentious farm laws, according to a BKU statement.
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