NEW DELHI, October 2 — India reverently observed the 157th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on Friday, marked as Gandhi Jayanti and observed globally as the International Day of Non-Violence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tributes to the Father of the Nation at Rajghat in New Delhi.
Under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the 'Mera Yuva Bharat' (MY Bharat) autonomous platform organized nationwide community service drives, youth rallies, and Khadi promotion initiatives across all districts. The event also marked the culmination of the annual 'Swachhata Hi Seva 2026' campaign, engaging millions of citizens in community shramdaan across public transit points, water bodies, and civic centres.
The nation also commemorated the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, honouring his clarion call of 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan' and unblemished public integrity.
Gandhian principles, national observances, and youth volunteer platforms are essential topics in Indian heritage and polity sections. Candidates should know that the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared October 2 as the International Day of Non-Violence in 2007, and the 'Mera Yuva Bharat' (MY Bharat) platform was officially instituted on October 31, 2023.