Saty raghavachary biography of mahatma gandhi

Pradip Jain FRPSL*

This October will mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Indian lawyer turned social activist who championed the cause of liberty and freedom through the means of non-violence.

Pradip Jain looks back on the life of a man who, through the practice of satyagraha or non-violent resistance, would lead India into independence and be named Bapu - the Father of the Nation.

The year 2019 marks the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi (1869−1948), the civil rights activist who led India into independence and set an example for others to walk on the path of non-violence and passive resistance to reach their ends.

Postal administrations from all over the world are honouring this great personality, revered in India as Bapu - the Father of the nation, by issuing commemorative postage stamps to celebrate the anniversary.

A man of enormous courage, principle, faith and determination, Mahatma Gandhi became one of the most important and