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Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri birth anniversaries observed

India and the international community are observing the 157th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri. In India, President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes at Rajghat, emphasizing Gandhi’s messages of peace, non-violence, and 'Sarvodaya' as vital in the context of current global conflicts.

Various state leaders, including Chief Ministers from Uttarakhand, Andhra Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh, also held commemorative events. These observances often link Gandhian principles of self-reliance and 'Swadeshi' to modern national development goals like 'Viksit Bharat' and 'Make in India'. Additionally, the occasion has prompted nationwide cleanliness drives under the 'Swachh Bharat' initiative.

Globally, the United Nations recognizes October 2 as the International Day of Non-Violence, a designation established in 2007 to promote a culture of peace, tolerance, and understanding through education and public awareness.

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Droupadi Murmu · G Kishan Reddy · India · Lal Bahadur Shastri · Mahatma Gandhi · Narendra Modi · Rajghat · United Nations

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