2 October, is Celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti to honor the memory and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi, one of the most prominent figures in India’s struggle for independence from British colonial rule. Mahatma Gandhi played a pivotal role in India’s fight for independence in a nonviolent way. Overall, 2 October, Gandhi Jayanti is a day of reflection, remembrance, and reverence for a man whose leadership and principles were instrumental in India’s struggle for independence and who continues to inspire movements for peace and justice worldwide. It serves as a reminder of the enduring relevance of Gandhi’s philosophy and values in today’s world.
2 October 2023: Every year on October 2nd, the nation commemorates the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. As a tribute and to remember his principles and philosophies, 2nd October is marked as a National Holiday every year and all educational institutions/banks are also closed on this day. 2nd October is a kind reminder of Gandhi Ji’s power of love, tolerance, and resistance. In his honor, the day is celebrated with pomp and show across the country in banks, schools, colleges, and social, political, public, and private organizations.
October 2nd is also celebrated as the International Day of Non-Violence by the United Nations. Gandhi Ji’s teachings of non-violence and political/social justice have inspired people around the world marking in June 2007 this day as the International Day of Non-Violence.
October 2 is celebrated as a special day in the history of India and this special day is celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti and Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti.
This year 2 October 2023 (Monday) marks the 154th Gandhi Jayanti on his birth anniversary. Commemorative events like prayer gatherings, school and college events, devotional songs on radio and television, award presentations, and rallies are likely to take place.
Ek Tareekh Ek Ghanta Ek Saath is the theme for 2 October Gandhi Jayanti, A national call to action for 1 Hour of citizen-led shramdaan for swachhata on 1st Oct, 2023 at 10 am.
Nine years ago, in 2014, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi issued a compelling call for cleanliness. People from various backgrounds responded with tremendous enthusiasm, embracing the responsibility for a cleaner India. Consequently, cleanliness transformed into a widely adopted national practice, and the Swachh Bharat Mission became a familiar term in households across the country.
Mahatma Gandhi has always preached about cleanliness and hygiene. Gandhi Jayanti in 2014 emerged Swacch Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Campaign) promoting cleanliness and sanitation throughout the country.
In preparation for Gandhi Jayanti, the Prime Minister has issued a unique call to action. For the celebration of Gandhi Jayanti Celebration 2023, PM Narendra Modi has announced a campaign ‘Ek Tareekh, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath.’ He has urged the citizens of India to do Shramdaan under the campaign ‘Ek Tareekh, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath.’
During the 105th episode of Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister urged all citizens to participate in a one-hour voluntary cleanliness drive, known as “SHRAMDAAN,” at 10 a.m. on October 1st. This collective effort is a tribute, or ‘SWACHHANJALI‘ to Mahatma Gandhi on the eve of his birthday.
Speaking about the Swachhata Hi Sevaabhiyan, he said, “A significant cleanliness event is scheduled for Sunday, October 1st, at 10 a.m. PM Modi Said, I encourage everyone to spare some time and contribute to this cleanliness campaign. You can join in by cleaning up your street, neighborhood, park, river, lake, or any other public area.”The cleanliness events will be available for public information on a specially-architecture platform Swachhata Hi Seva – Citizens Portal https://swachhatahiseva.com/
A mega cleanliness drive is arranged to enable people from all walks of life to join activities at public places on October 1, 2023.
On 2nd October, a prayer meeting at Raj Ghat, Gandhi’s memorial in New Delhi is held in the morning. Dignitaries like the President and Prime Minister of India are present during the prayer at the memorial. All the followers, political leaders, activists, and people pay their respects by laying flowers or garlands on his samadhi. The devotional song ‘Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram’ is sung/played in his memory.
Iconically, a moment of silence at 11 a.m. is observed across public places in his honor and Non-violent marches or padayatras have been prominent tasks on Gandhi Jayanti highlighting and promoting his principles of justice, love, unity, and non-violence.
Gandhian ideals are also showcased by service activities like set-ups of blood donation camps, tree plantation drives, and free health check-ups.
In schools, colleges, and different organizations throughout the nation every year Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated. Different themes, decorations, prayer and poetry meets and various creative activities take place on this special day. These celebrations revive the learnings and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi in the present generation. Also, everyone gets a chance to present new imaginative and creative ideas every year.
To honor the great leader and his principles and as a tribute and to remember his principles and philosophies, 2nd October is marked as a National Holiday every year and all government offices, educational institutions, and banks are also closed on this day.
An initiative by the PM to celebrate Gandhi Jayanti on 2nd October, 2023. ‘Ek Tareekh, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath’ Campaign is a mega cleanliness drive under the ‘Swachhata Pakhwada- Swachhata Hi Seva’ 2023 campaign.
PM Modi has appealed to the nation to observe a nationwide campaign –
“A big event on cleanliness is going to be organized on the 1st of October i.e. Sunday at 10 am. You too should take your time and help in this campaign related to cleanliness. You can also join this cleanliness campaign in your street, or neighbourhood…or at a park, river, lake or any other public place.”
A major event for cleanliness is to be organised all around the Nation under the campaign encouraging people to dedicate their one hour of time and effort to contribute towards a meaningful and sustainable concept.
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The campaign aims to harness the power of collective action for a positive impact on society, bringing people together to make a difference in just one hour.
This year 154th Gandhi Jayanti will be celebrated with the new initiative of the PM by walking on the same path as of Gandhi Ji’s teachings and principles. The national holiday will be celebrated by performing a combined gesture under the ‘Ek Tareekh, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath’ Campaign. The intention of the government is to unite the people of the nation and preach non-violence and peace.
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