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03/10/22 07:07 AM IST

International Day of Non-Violence 2022

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  • The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on 2nd October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence.
  • “Say No to Violence” is the essence of this day. Mahatma Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869.
  • This year, Gandhi Jayanti will mark the 153rd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
Historical background
  • In January 2004, Iranian Noble Laureate Shirin Ebadi proposed the idea for the special day.
  • Her idea was amenable to many Indian National Congress leaders, who later called upon the United Nations to adopt the plan in 2007. 
  • Congress leader and then Minister of State for External Affairs, Anand Sharma, went ahead and introduced the resolution in the General Assembly on behalf of 140 co-sponsors.
  • The leader of the Indian Independence Movement, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, served as an inspiration for social change and civil rights across the world.
  • On June 15th, 2007, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution to designate October 2 as International Day of Non-Violence.
Life of MK Gandhi
  • Gandhi, who helped lead India to independence, has been the inspiration for non-violent movements for civil rights and social change across the world.
  • Throughout his life, Gandhi remained committed to his belief in non-violence even under oppressive conditions and in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges.
  • The theory behind his actions, which included encouraging massive civil disobedience to British law as with the historic Salt March of 1930, was that “just means lead to just ends”; that is, it is irrational to try to use violence to achieve a peaceful society.
Source- Indian Express 

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