October 2nd, famously known as Gandhi Jayanti, marks the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Bapu (Father) of the Nation. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, born on October 2nd 1869 at Porbandar in Gujarat, is referred to as Bapuji by his intimate friends and acquaintances, Gandhiji by most other Indians including his critics, and Mahatma Gandhi by the rest of the world. The 'Father of the Nation' is a symbol of peace and humanity. We remember him on his birthday and every other solemn occasion as the United Nations has declared October 2 as the International Day of Non-Violence (External website that opens in a new window).
In 1942, his "do or die" slogan during the "Quit India" movement served as the final signal to the British dominion in India. India got freedom on August 15, 1947. But the partition of India and Pakistan came as a personal shock to Gandhi. And, when the nation was rejoicing independence, he went to Naokhali to ameliorate the conditions of the communal riot victims. On 30th January 1948, the Mahatma was assassinated in New Delhi.
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