October 2nd is celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti in India, a national holiday, and is also observed as the International Day of Non-Violence
Gandhi's core principle was Satyagraha—a method of non-violent resistance that he used effectively against British colonialism
One of Gandhi's most famous acts of civil disobedience was the 1930 Salt March, a peaceful protest against the British monopoly on salt production
Gandhi's teachings influenced leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela, shaping civil rights movements across the world
Gandhi advocated for simple living, self-sufficiency, and the empowerment of rural communities, emphasizing the dignity of labor
Gandhi's message of peace, tolerance, and social justice continues to resonate in today's global efforts for human rights and equality