Celebrating Gandhi Jayanti, International Day of Non-Violence

• Non-Cooperation Movement: One of the first series of non-violent protests nationwide was the non-cooperation movement started by Mahatma Gandhi. This movement officially started in the Gandhian era in India. In this freedom struggle, the non-cooperation movement was basically aimed at making the Indians aware of the fact that the British govt could be opposed, and if done actively, it would keep a check on them. Thus, educational institutions were boycotted, and foreign goods were boycotted. Indians awakened to the concept of going against the British.
• Civil Disobedience Movement: Gandhi embarked on another nonviolent campaign known as the civil disobedience movement. This movement proved to be even more dynamic than the non-cooperation movement and sparked a significant transformation. Its primary objective was to halt British administration by withholding support across various fronts. Protests erupted against issues like land revenue, the abolition of the salt tax, reductions in military spending, and the imposition of duties on foreign cloth, among others. A particularly pivotal moment within this movement was the Salt Satyagraha, during which Gandhi led the Dandi march as a form of protest against the salt tax.
• Quit India Movement: The Quit India Movement was launched under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi in August 1942. The main aim of launching this movement was to bring the British to negotiate with the Indian leaders. It was a call for immediate independence of India and the slogan of “Do or Die” was adopted for the same. However, the leaders were arrested soon after Gandhi’s speech and were put in jail by British officials. Gandhi went on a fast for 21 days demanding the release of the leaders despite his failing health. The British had to secure the release of the leaders.
• India’s Independence: Following the Quit India Movement, the Indian freedom struggle intensified significantly, igniting a profound passion for independence. India stood united in its relentless pursuit of freedom, with individuals making diverse contributions to the cause. The resounding demand for Purna Swaraj, signifying absolute independence, echoed across the nation. After immense sacrifices and unwavering efforts, India finally achieved its long-cherished independence on 15 August 1947.

Famous Quotes By Mahatma Gandhi

Mahatma Gandhi is revered the world over as one of history’s most transformative and inspirational figures. Throughout his life in South Africa and India, Gandhi was a fearless campaigner for the rights and dignity of all people, whose constant and unwavering promotion of non-violence as a tool to win over hearts and minds has forever left its mark on the world. Here are some of the most famous and popular quotes by Mahatma Gandhi.

• “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”
• “The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.”
• “An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind.”
• “Live as if you were to die tomorrow; learn as if you were to live forever.”
• “Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.”
• “First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.”
• “You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty.”
• “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
• “Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.”
• “A man is but the product of his thoughts; what he thinks, he becomes.”