Mahatma Gandhi
Indian nationalist leader and nonviolence advocate (1869ā1948)
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Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi, was an Indian revolutionary, anti-colonial nationalist, and political ethicist who employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India's independence from British rule and later inspire movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. The honorific MahÄtmÄ, first applied to him in 1914 in South Africa, is now used throughout the world.
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Mahatma Gandhi's bust at UN, a reminder of values he upheld: UN ChiefUnited Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Mahatma Gandhi an "uncompromising advocate for peaceful co-existence" and said that Gandhi's bust at the organisation would serve as a reminder..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Patel symbols of Gujarat's pride and honour in 20th century, PM Modi of 21st century: Rajnath SinghAddressing a press conference ahead of the first phase of polling for Gujarat assembly elections on December 1, Rajnath Singh said Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's "Ravan" remark against PM Modi..IndiaTimes - Published | |
2022 Gujarat elections: Time to rebuild Mahatma Gandhi's land by ending BJP's misrule, says CongressIndiaTimes - Published | |
Walked with Rahul despite different ideologies as democracy, Constitution are in danger: Aaditya ThackerayShiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray on Friday said he joined Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra despite ideological differences as democracy and the Constitution are in peril in the country. The former..IndiaTimes - Published | |
PM Modi asks youth to work for rural development following values of Mahatma GandhiIndiaTimes - Published | |
Rahul does not like backseat driving, best suited to be Congress's āideological compass': Jairam RameshRahul Gandhi does not like backseat driving or asserting his authority and his greatest value going forward will be to play the role of an āideological compassā for the Congress, senior leader..IndiaTimes - Published | |
At Congress helm, Mallikarjun Kharge vows befitting reply to govtās āanarchyāIn his inaugural address, Kharge accused governing BJP of tampering with democracy as founded by Congress, in which āGodse is being called a patriot and Gandhi an anti-national, and Ambedkarās..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Talking about Aam Aadmi Party is time waste, it's BJP's B team': Chattisgarh CM Bhupesh BaghelChhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel made the comments while reacting to the remark of Arvind Kejriwal on Mahatma Gandhi on Wednesday.DNA - Published | Can photos of freedom fighters, deities be printed on currency notes? Know RBI rules on Gandhi photoOver the years, many politicians and leaders have made requests to print the photos of freedom fighters and Hindu gods on currency notes.DNA - Published |
Mallikarjiun Kharge formally takes over as Congress national presidentMallikarjun Kharge formally took over as the national president of the Congress party on Wednesday. The veteran leader was handed over the certificate of election to the top post at an event at the..IndiaTimes - Published | Mallikarjun Kharge visits Rajghat ahead of taking charge as Congress presidentVeteran Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday visited Rajghat and paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi, ahead of formally taking over as the party president. Kharge, accompanied by Congress leaders..IndiaTimes - Published |
MHA cancels FCRA licences of Sonia-led trusts accused of getting funds from China, NaikThe MHA has cancelled the foreign funding licences of two trusts linked to the Gandhi family - Rajiv Gandhi Foundation (RGF) and Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust (RGCT) - citing violations of the Foreign..IndiaTimes - Published | Gandhi family, its NGOs not above law: BJP on cancellation of FCRA licences of RGF, RGCTIndiaTimes - Published |
Congress's presidential poll candidate Kharge stay away from Bharat Jodo Yatra's Karnataka leg, party keen to stress Gandhis' neutrality: SourcesIndiaTimes - Published | Gandhi family blessing me and Kharge: Shashi TharoorIndiaTimes - Published |
Kolkata puja draws fire: Curly hair, beard added to asura resembling āGandhiā, organisers bookedIndiaTimes - Published | Congress presidential election: Why Mallikarjun Kharge, Gandhis' 'official' pick, has a clear edge over Shashi Tharoor?While Kharge is the last-minute "official" pick of the Gandhis, Tharoor is considered as an underdog, owing to the fact that he is from the G-23.DNA - Published |
President Droupadi Murmu pays floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Sabarmati AshramIn the guest book, the President wrote in Hindi that she felt "indescribable reverence and inspiration" and "deep peace" by visiting the Ashram, which had served as the centre of the freedom struggle..IndiaTimes - Published | Mahatma Gandhi look-alike 'Mahishasura' idol at Kolkata's Durga Puja pandal sparks controversyThe idol of the Mahishasura at a small puja held by the Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Mahasabha in Kolkata, mirrored Mahatma Gandhi, which caused controversy.DNA - Published |
'G23 camp doesn't exist anymore': Mallikarjun Kharge implored by 'senior Congress members' to join prez raceMallikarjun Kharge will face Shashi Tharoor in the Congress presidential polls, with the former reportedly being backed by the Gandhi family.DNA - Published | UP CM Yogi Adityanath pays tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, Lal Bahadur ShastriIndiaTimes - Published |
Entered Congress president poll race to strengthen party: Mallikarjun KhargeCongress presidential polls candidate Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday said he has not entered the polls to oppose anyone but to strengthen the party. He also rejected suggestions that the Gandhi family..IndiaTimes - Published | President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar pay tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, Lal Bahadur ShastriGandhi's birth anniversary is observed globally as the International Day of Non-Violence, underlining his philosophy of non-violence to achieve social or political change. Several events are held in..IndiaTimes - Published |
We pledge to unite India like Mahatma Gandhi united country against injustice: RahulIndiaTimes - Published | PM Modi pays homage to Mahatama Gandhi, Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversariesIndiaTimes - Published |
Gandhi Jayanti 2022: Why is Mahatma Gandhi's memorial called Raj Ghat? Know the reasonRaj Ghat is Mahatma Gandhi'sĀ memorial in Delhi, India.DNA - Published | Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022: Wishes, quotes to share on 118th birth anniversary of 2nd Prime Minister of IndiaLal Bahadur Shastri shares the same date of birth as Mahatma Gandhi on October 2.DNA - Published |
10 lesser known facts about Lal Bahadur ShastriOn October 2, the nation celebrates Gandhi Jayanti on account of Mahatma Gandhi's birthday. But the father of the nation shares his birthday with another man who contributed immensely towards the..IndiaTimes - Published | 10 watershed moments in Mahatma Gandhi's fight for freedomIndiaTimes - Published |
5 ways Mahatma Gandhi has been honored by India and the worldIndiaTimes - Published | Prashant Kishor to embark on 3,500-km 'padyatra' in Bihar from SundayPolitical strategist Prashant Kishor will embark on a 3,500 km 'padyatra' in Bihar from West Champaran district on Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary on Sunday as part of his 'Jan Suraj' campaign.IndiaTimes - Published |
Mahatma Gandhi makes special appearance at UN, shares message on educationIndiaTimes - Published | 'Old guard' must let go but Rahul, Priyanka not good alternatives: TOI poll on Congress crisisEven though senior Congress leaders have repeatedly said that they would like to see Rahul Gandhi heading the party, a TOI poll has revealed that the majority of the public feels that the Gandhi scion..IndiaTimes - Published |
Congress president poll: Shashi Tharoor, Digvijaya Singh to file nominationsA tent has been set up in the lawns of the AICC headquarters in Delhi and party leaders can file their nomination papers between 11 am and 3 pm. Senior party leader Mallikarjun Kharge is also likely to..IndiaTimes - Published | Sachin Pilot reaches Sonia Gandhi's residence for meetingPilot reached Gandhi's residence hours after his bete noire and Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot had met her and later announced that he would not contest the Congress presidential poll after..IndiaTimes - Published |
Ghulam Nabi Azad unveils Democratic Azad Party, vows to follow 'Mahatma's ideals'Former J&K CM Ghulam Nabi Azad launched his Democratic Azad Party with a nod to the "ideals of Mahatma Gandhi" in Jammu on Monday, exactly a month to the day he quit Congress with a critique of how the..IndiaTimes - Published | Will run for post of Congress chief; no one from Gandhi family to contest polls, says Ashok GehlotRajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday confirmed that he will be running for the topmost post of the party in Congress' presidential elections scheduled in October. "It's decided that I'll..IndiaTimes - Published |
Confirmed! Ashok Gehlot to contest polls for Congress President postApparently, Gandhi remained steadfast on his stand that he and his family members will keep away from the internal polls.DNA - Published | Gehlot and Tharoor battle-ready for Congress president polls: Here's why the Gandhi loyalist has an edge over Kerala MPWith Rahul sticking to his stance of not returning as party president, it seems party will have its first non-Gandhi president in over two decades.DNA - Published |
Amid Congress chief poll buzz, KC Venugopal meets Sonia GandhiVenugopal, who had been participating in the padyatra in Kerala, flew down to the national capital to meet Gandhi at her 10 Janpath residence. The meeting comes at a time when the Congress is likely to..IndiaTimes - Published | Chorus for Rahul to return as Congress president grows, state units pass resolutions; Gandhi scion remains tight-lippedRahul Gandhi, who is currently spearheading the Congress' Bharat Jodo Yatra from Kanyakumari to Kashmir, has so far held the cards close to his chest.DNA - Published |
'India facing highest unemployment rate in 45 years': Rahul Gandhi slams Centre during Bharat Jodo YatraGandhi stated that the purpose of the Yatra was to lend an ear to children, old, young, women, poor, farmers and tribals and to resolve their issue.DNA - Published | BJP to organise 'unity in diversity' festivals during fortnight-long campaign to mark PM Modi's birthdayAccording to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) general secretary Arun Singh, the campaign will be launched on PM Modi's birthday on September 17 and conclude on October 2, the birth anniversary of Mahatma..IndiaTimes - Published |
After Gurugram shows cancelled, Kunal Kamra dares VHP to denounce GodseDays after his shows at a Gurugram bar were called off following threats by right-wing organisations, stand-up comic Kunal Kamra on Sunday wrote an open letter to the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP),..IndiaTimes - Published | Will announce new political party in 10 days: Ghulam Nabi Azad amid war of words with GandhisFollowing Azad's unceremonious exit from the Congress, over a dozen leaders in Jammu and Kashmir quit the party, defecting to the former's camp.DNA - Published |
