descriptive paragraph on *mahatama gandhi*
Answers
Answer:
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi, was born on 2nd October 1869. He was a lawyer by profession. He could have practiced law and spent a comfortable life. ... Unlike various other leaders of his time, Gandhiji did not resort to violent and aggressive means to drive the British away.
Answer:
Mahatma Gandhi, also called ‘Bapu’ was an Indian political leader and freedom fighter. His popularity earned him the title ‘father of the nation’. He was loved and respected by all religious communities. He fought tirelessly for making India free from the British.
Gandhiji was active in Indian politics for over thirty years. He was also known for a simple living style and his ability to undertake long fasts. Before coming to India, Gandhiji was a civil rights activist in South Africa.
Gandhi headed the 400 Km Dandi salt march or Namak Satyagraha in 1930. He also formed the ‘Quit India Movement’ in 1942. Many times Gandhiji was put behind bars for his role in the freedom struggle.
His policy of ‘truth and non-violence’ was a great hit. It not only inspired freedom movements in India but also across the world. His birthday on 2nd October is also celebrated as the ‘International Day of Nonviolence’.