Current Affairs : Martyrs' Day 2020: Mahatma Gandhi's 72nd Death Anniversary

Current Affairs: Martyrs' Day 2020 in News: each year January 30 is observed as Mahatma Gandhi's Martyrdom day. This year India is observing the 72nd death anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. Nathuram Godse killed Gandhi on the evening of January 30, 1948.

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi is known for his thoughts and principles during his lifetime. Union Minister Smriti Irani tweeted on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi’s death anniversary that she salutes to all those folks that sacrificed their lives for the liberty of the country. She also said that the bravery of martyrs are going to be remembered.

Mahatma Gandhi’s Assassination

Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated by Nathuram Godse in Birla House on January 30, 1948. He was 78 at that time. Godse wasn't deeming Gandhi’s views on the partition of India. with the exception of today, March 23 is additionally observed as Martyr's Day because Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev were hanged thereon day.

What happens on this day?
The President of India, vice president, Prime Minister and Defence Minister move at Rajghat, Mahatma Gandhi’s Samadhi. All dignitaries pay homage to Gandhi and remember his brave contributions during the freedom struggle.

About Gandhi

• Gandhi was born on October 02, 1869, in Porbandar, Gujarat. He completed his early education from Gujarat and Bombay University.
•  Gandhiji visited London on September 04, 1888, to become a barrister.
• In 1893, Gandhiji visited South Africa with a one-year agreement. He faced discrimination against Indians in South Africa .
• Gandhi returned to India in 1916 and lived his entire life for the freedom struggle.
• Champaran Movement in 1918 was Gandhi’s first achievement within the freedom struggle.
• He also organized the Noncooperation movement in 1920. However, it's believed as an unsuccessful attempt as some incidents of violence occurred during the movement.
• Gandhi organized a civil disobedience movement in 1930, it's also known for Dandi Yatra.
• In 1942, Gandhi called the Quit India Movement which is known as one of the most important and successful campaigns of his lifetime.

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