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 MAHATMA GANDHI was born on October 2 1869 and died on January 30 1948. He is known as the father of nation. He played a key role in freedom fighting and winning the freedom for the nation. He introduced the concept of Ahimsa and Satyagraha. October 2 is Gandhi Jayanthi, the birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation. His method of winning Independence for India was unique. He preached and practised non-violence and non-cooperation to achieve his goal. He campaigned to uplift the downtrodden, to ease poverty, expand woman’s rights, build religious and ethnic amity, end untouchability and more.

The main reason why people are inspired by Gandhiji is his philosophy of non-violence. He used non-violence to free India from British. His manner of dressing shows us his unwillingness to use foreign products. He always told the people to do their work on their own without depending on others. He tried to eradicate the evil existing at that time — untouchability. These are the reasons why I am inspired by Gandhiji. Though he is not with us today, his great sayings and doings will go on inspiring many people. People followed Mahatma Gandhi and respected him because:

- He led a simple life

- He was kind to others

- He always spoke the truth

- He fought the British and gave us freedom