Martyr's Day 2024, History, Significance 

January 30 marks the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi—the father of the nation

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who was assassinated on this day by Nathuram Vinayak Godse in 1948

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Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi—the legendary advocate of peace and non-violence—was born on October 2, 1869

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At the age of 13, he was married to Kasturba. He was trained in the law at the Inner Temple in London

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In 1983 he moved to South Africa to represent an Indian merchant in a lawsuit. There he lived for 21 years

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In 1915, he returned to India and soon started organizing farmers and urban labourers to protest against discrimination

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He initiated the Satyagraha and Ahimsa movements against the British colonial rule

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His non-violent approach and his ability to win people over with love and tolerance had a profound impact on civil rights movements

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He not only dedicated his life to India's struggle for freedom but also led nationwide campaigns against untouchability

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On January 30, 1948, when he was on his way to address an evening prayer at Birla bhavan,He was assassinated by nathuram godse

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