This national holiday is to celebrate independence and honour the principles through which our freedom fighters led us to this day. The most notable contribution was of the Father of our Nation, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, who is also called Bapu especially by children. He fought for our independence by following the principles of peace and non-violence. He led many successful campaigns like removing the tax imposed on salt also calling the British to Quit India. Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated by each and everyone regardless of their religion or caste. He was the cheerleader for reforming rights and questioning norms especially for the underprivileged and for that section of society that was paid the least attention to.
Gandhi Ji breathe his last breath on 30th January 1948 when he was assassinated by Nathuram Godse. He rests today at Raj Ghat in New Delhi and thousands of respect are paid in the forms of garland and singing his favourite song ‘Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram’. On this day let us pledge ourselves to follow the path of the legacy he left behind and lead our lives in peace and harmony.
