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Write a paragraph on 'your favourite national hero'. [Tamluk Hamilton High Sch
[Points : Introduction - date of birth — place of birth — parents - student life - activities - your
reason for liking.]
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A national hero is a person who always looks after the welfare of the nation. They dedicate their life for progress of a nation. So my favorite national leader is Gandhiji who strove hard to gain independence for India. When Indian gained independence, even then he helped many poor and struggling people of our nation. He preached the principle of non-violence and taught our nation the greatest values.
Personal life of Gandhiji
Gandhiji was born in Porbunder in Gujarat to Karamchand Gandhi and Putlibai Gandhi on October 2, 1869 in a respectable family. His father Karamchand Gandhi was a statesman who served the prime minister of Porbunder then. From his childhood, Gandhiji was greatly influenced by the teachings of his mother who was a pious lady. She told him many moral stories and inculcated values in his mind. He was named as Mohandas by his parents.
He competed his early education in Porbunder and at the age of 11 left for Rajkot with his family, joining a high school in Rajkot. For higher studies, he moved to London and returned to India as a barrister. But he was touched by the prevailing conditions in India and decided to gain independence to India.
Fight for Indian movement
Gandhiji actively took part in the Indian independence movement and was even jailed a few times. He was known for actively participating in the Dandi March movement when the Britishers levied tax on salt. During this movement, he fasted for 21 days and walked for more than 300 kms from Ahmedabad to Dandi to make salt. Besides this movement, he also took part in 'Quit India Movement', 'Non-co-operation movement, Khilfat Movement, to gain independence. But he did not use any weapon during any of these movements. He also helped the British government during World War I.
Gandhiji's teaching and philosophy
Gandhiji preached about truth and non-violence to the Indians. He taught the greatest lessons of truth, integrity and social co-operation to the people. He wrote a book on 'My experiences with truth' in which he explained how he spoke truth under any circumstance and he was highly appreciated by children by writing this book.
During the freedom movement, he also preached about self-reliance and patriotism. He started weaving clothes by using a spinning wheel that was named as 'Charkha'. He began wearing clothes made of Khadi and revealed the importance of Khadi dressing. The Indians were highly encouraged by the teaching of patriotism and they began manufacturing their own products. Gandhi was a great thinker who preached about internal happiness to the people worldwide.
He was against untouchability practices in the society and fought for the justice of people who were considered inferior in the society. He called them "Harijans' which means that they are the children of God.
Death of Gandhiji
This great leader was killed by a nationalist named Nathuram Godse in New Delhi at Birla House on January 30, 1948. But, even today, he is remembered worldwide for his patriotism, courage to stand for truth and his concern for others. He is known as 'Bapuji' by Indians.
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