Mahatma gandhi biography video of barack obama

India marks Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary every year on October 2 as Gandhi Jayanti. Widely revered as ‘Father of the Nation’, he helped India gain independence from British rule in August 1947.

Fondly called Bapu, Gandhi was born in 1869 in Gujarat’s Porbandar.

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His principle of non-violence has inspired several leaders around the world. Even today, the Mahatma remains a cherished figure in India and across the globe.

Here’s a look at how Mahatma Gandhi has influenced world leaders.

Martin Luther King Jr

American civil rights leader Martin Luther King Junior was inspired by Gandhi’s teaching of ahimsa or non-violence.

As per his writings, the Indian freedom fighter was a “guiding light” for him.

According to reports, King first came across Gandhi’s idea of non-violence when the former was studying to become a Christian minister. Recognising “the Gandhian method of nonviole From Nelson Mandela to Barack Obama: How Mahatma Gandhi ...

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