Mahatma Gandhi
20th-century Indian nationalist leader
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Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist, and political ethicist who employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India's independence from British rule and in turn inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. The honorific Mahātmā, first applied to him in 1914 in South Africa, is now used throughout the world.
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SC: Why keep colonial sedition law used against Mahatma Gandhi, Tilak?The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Centre's views on whether the British-era sedition provision Section 124A in the Indian Penal Code, used to punish freedom fighters like Mahatma Gandhi and Bal..IndiaTimes - Published | |
SC seeks Centre's response over colonial sedition law; opposition parties welcome top court's observationsThe Supreme Court on Thursday expressed concern over the "enormous misuse" of the colonial-era sedition law and asked Centre why it was not repealing the provision used by the British to “silence”..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Supreme Court: Sedition law 'colonial', does govt want to retain it?"Sedition provision Section 124A of IPC is a colonial era which was used to silence dissent or protest against British and was used against Mahatma Gandhi and Bal Gangadhar Tilak. Does the government..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Mind the gap, says Rahul highlighting difference between actual and targeted vaccinationsCongress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday claimed a growing gap between the actual and targeted vaccinations and asked where are the vaccines. "Mind the gap," Gandhi said on Twitter along with a chart..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Indira Hridayesh's contribution to Congress will be treasured, cherished: Sonia GandhiCongress president Sonia Gandhi on Sunday condoled the demise of the leader of Opposition in the Uttarakhand assembly, Indira Hridayesh, and said she leaves behind a legacy of public service. In her..IndiaTimes - Published | |
V Kalyanam, Gandhiji’s last personal secretary, dies in ChennaiKalyanam’s younger daughter Nalini said he breathed his last at his residence in Padur at 3.30pm.IndiaTimes - Published | |
Congress following Jinnah's footsteps, will destroy India: Shivraj Singh ChouhanInstead of following Mahatma Gandhi, the Congress was following "Jinnah's footsteps", Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Monday, asserting that it would "destroy" the country.IndiaTimes - Published | |
From charkha to vaccine, PM Modi talks atmanirbhartaOn the occasion of the 91st anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s Dandi March, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted India’s journey towards “atmanirbharta (self-reliance)” from the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
PM Modi launches Amrit Mahotsav, marks 75th year of Independence: HighlightsPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday marking the 75th year of India's Independence launched 'Amrit Mahotsav'. The Mahotsav has been launched on March 12 which also marks 91 years of Dandi March...IndiaTimes - Published | |
PM Modi launches 'Azadi ka amrut mahotsav': All you need to knowCelebrating the anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi's Dandi March, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched the 'Azadi ka amrut mahotsav' marking the occasion. 'Azadi ka amrut mahotsav' is a series of..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Rahul accuses Modi govt of carrying out raids against those who are pro-farmersA day after income tax raids on the homes and offices of Bollywood actor Taapsee Pannu, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap and others, Gandhi used the hashtag 'ModiRaidsProFarmers' with his tweet in Hindi to..IndiaTimes - Published | Motera stadium: Nadda says naming it after PM Modi to honour his visionAmid allegations from several Congress leaders that the renaming of the stadium was an insult to freedom fighter and the country's first home minister Vallabhbhai Patel, several BJP leaders and union..IndiaTimes - Published |
Hearing in defamation case against Rahul Gandhi on May 15Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh local functionary Rajesh Kunte filed the case against Gandhi in 2014 after watching his speech in Thane's Bhiwandi township, where the Congress leader alleged that the RSS..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Rahul Gandhi should marry a Dalit woman': Ramdas Athawale on 'hum do humare do' jibeDuring an event in Ranchi, the RPI chief said that if he wants to fulfil Mahatma Gandhi's dream, Rahul Gandhi should get married to a Dalit girl.DNA - Published |
BJP slams Rahul, calls him a 'migrant leader' who has taken refuge in Kerala after being rejected in AmethiTargeting Gandhi, who represents Kerala's Wayanad seat in Lok Sabha, on the Sabarimala women entry issue, senior BJP leader and Union minister Pralhad Joshi claimed that the national leadership and..IndiaTimes - Published | Mahatma Gandhi's granddaughter visits Ghazipur, extends support to protesting farmersFarmers have been protesting on different borders of the national capital since November 26 against the three farm laws newly enacted by the Centre.DNA - Published |
Mahatma Gandhi's granddaughter visits farmers' protest site in GhazipurIndiaTimes - Published | Previous govts drafted Budget with eye on vote bank: PM ModiPM Modi on Thursday said the previous governments drafted the Union budgets with an eye on their vote banks and made them just a medium of announcements they could not fulfil. The PM was launching a..IndiaTimes - Published |
PM Modi pays tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversaryGandhi was shot dead on this day in 1948 by Nathuram Godse. His death anniversary is observed as Martyrs' Day. "Tributes to the great Bapu on his Punya Tithi. His ideals continue to motivate millions...IndiaTimes - Published | Farmers observe Mahatma Gandhi's death anniversary as 'Sadbhavna Diwas' with day-long fastThe fast is also the farmers' way of reasserting the 'peaceful' nature of their protest against the three farm laws passed in September.DNA - Published |
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People should adhere to Mahatma Gandhi's ideals of peace, non-violence: Prez Kovind“On behalf of a grateful nation, my humble tributes to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi who embraced martyrdom this day. We should adhere to his ideals of peace, non-violence, simplicity,..IndiaTimes - Published | Mahatma Gandhi 73rd Death Anniversary: 5 assassination attempts on his lifeBefore suffering the final fatal blow on January 30, 1948, Gandhiji had already been subjected to five failed assassination attempts.DNA - Published |
Farmers put off February 1 Parliament marchA day after violence during the tractor parade rocked the capital, farm unions agitating for repeal of the new central agri laws put off their ‘Sansad March’ (march towards Parliament) scheduled..IndiaTimes - Published | Relationship with Amethi not political but that of a family: Priyanka Gandhi"The relationship with Amethi is not political, it is that of home and family. It is an old relationship, and a strong one. The relationship, which we had with the people of Amethi, the same is intact..IndiaTimes - Published |
Rahul's dig at PM Modi: Mr 56” hasn’t said the word ‘China’ for monthsCongress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday slammed the Narendra Modi government for its policy on China and said that the neighbouring country is expanding its occupation into Indian territory. Gandhi..IndiaTimes - Published | BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj says comment linking Cong with Bose death was 'assumption'While addressing a public rally in Unnao, he said, "My allegation is that Congress got Subhas Chandra Bose killed....neither Mahatma Gandhi nor Pandit Nehru could stand in front of his popularity."IndiaTimes - Published |
Digital exhibition dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, Mujibur Rahman opens in DelhiExhibition dedicated to the lives of Mahatma Gandhi and Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is currently displayed at Delhi's Vigyan Bhawan.DNA - Published | BJP chief poses questions for Rahul on China, farmers and Covid-19BJP president J P Nadda on Tuesday hit back at Rahul Gandhi for his barb on the Modi government over national security and also targeted the Congress leader over a host of issues, including agriculture..IndiaTimes - Published |
Congress leaders laugh at Rahul's remarks, party had promised similar laws: Union agriculture minister Narendra Singh TomarUnion agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday for his remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the ongoing farmers' protest at Delhi's..IndiaTimes - Published | Sonia Gandhi to hold meeting with party general secretaries, in-charges on farmers issueAccording to sources, a virtual meeting has been called to discuss the situation and to chalk out a strategy to support farmers protests. Congress has been in support of the farmers in their movement..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Mission UP': Priyanka Gandhi will camp in Lucknow from FebruaryCongress general secretary and in-charge of the party's Uttar Pradesh unit Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is all set to kickstart 'Mission UP' with an eye on the 2022 assembly polls after setting the house in..IndiaTimes - Published | Not trying to appropriate Bapu: BhagwatRSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday said patriotism is the central theme of Hinduism as love for the nation is the basic character of being a Hindu, while citing Mahatama Gandhi who had said his..IndiaTimes - Published |
Hindus can never be anti-India, patriotism is their basic character, says RSS chief citing GandhiIndiaTimes - Published | Tagore's Bengal would not allow hate politics to overpower secularism: Mamata BanerjeeBranding Visva-Bharati Vice Chancellor Bidyut Chakrabarty as a "BJP man", the CM claimed that he is planning to destroy the rich heritage of the hallowed institution by "importing divisive and communal..IndiaTimes - Published |
Rahul not on holiday, has gone to meet sick relative: CongressAfter the BJP criticised Rahul Gandhi for his visit abroad, the Congress on Monday said he has gone to meet an ailing relative and his grandmother and is not on a holiday. Asked about Rahul Gandhi's..IndiaTimes - Published | Nadda shares Rahul speech, accuses him of ‘hypocrisy’Sharing an old video of Rahul Gandhi’s speech in Lok Sabha in which he is advocating the need for farmers to get rid of middlemen and sell their produce directly to industry, BJP president J P Nadda..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Sonia Gandhi to hold meetings with several Congress leaders including dissenters from SaturdayAfter the demise of Ahmed Patel, a former chief minister and party leader met Gandhi and urged her to meet leaders and settle down the ongoing issues.DNA - Published | BJP, Congress spar after Rahul’s walkout during defence panel meetThe BJP-Congress spat in the defence standing committee continued on Thursday with Rahul Gandhi asking the Speaker to ensure discussions take place and BJP hitting back, pointing out that the Gandhi..IndiaTimes - Published |
US slams defacing of Gandhi statue in WashingtonIndiaTimes - Published | Farm stir: Protesters deface Mahatma Gandhi statue in Washington; 'Khalistani' flags sightedMembers of Khalistani separatists desecrated the statue of Mahatma Gandhi during a protest organised by Sikh-American youths in support of farmers who are protesting against the recently enacted agri..IndiaTimes - Published Also reported by •DNA |
Lost an irreplaceable comrade: Sonia Gandhi on Patel's demiseCongress president Sonia Gandhi condoled senior party leader Ahmed Patel's demise on Wednesday, saying she has lost an "irreplaceable comrade, a faithful colleague and a friend" whose entire life was..IndiaTimes - Published | South African great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi Satish Dhupelia succumbs to Covid-19IndiaTimes - Published |
Mahatma Gandhi's great-grandson Satish Dhupelia dies of COVID-19 in South AfricaDhupelia's sister Uma Dhupelia-Mesthrie confirmed that her brother had died of COVID-19 related complications after he contracted the disease.DNA - Published | No leadership crisis in Congress; support for Sonia, Rahul apparent to 'anyone not blind': KhurshidKhurshid, who is among the leaders considered close to the Gandhi family, also said there are enough forums in the Congress for airing views and doing so outside the party "hurts" it, remarks that come..IndiaTimes - Published |
