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2nd of October and its significance in History of India

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2nd of October is not an ordinary day for people of India but a day of great importance.  It is not just another date. Its importance is not related to someone individual but collectively.  2nd of October is a national holiday for people of India. It is one of the three official declared national holidays of India, observed in all of its states and union territories. Dry day is also observed on this day throughout the country. That means something good must had happened in past for India.

Mahatma Gandhi, the father of our nation, the freedom fighter for India, the great son of Mother 

India, was born on 2nd of October. His birthday is celebrated as “Gandhi Jayanti” on 2nd October every year. A national holiday is also celebrated to mark the occasion. Mahatma Gandhi also known as “bapu” (means father) was a freedom fighter who strongly believed in non – violence and with his beliefs he fought the battle of independence for India non-violently. It was his actions that forced the British Empire to quit India on 15th august 1947 which is now celebrated as “Independence day of India”. Gandhi Jayanti is marked by prayer services and tributes all over India, especially at Ra Ghat, Gandhi's memorial in New Delhi where he was cremated. Popular activities include prayer meetings, commemorative ceremonies in different cities by colleges, local government institutions and socio-political institutions
The story or history behind 2nd October does not end here. The United Nations General Assembly announced on 15 June 2007 that it adopted a resolution which declared that 2 October will be celebrated as the International Day of Non-Violence which adds more importance to this date.
Another great leader of Free India Late Sh. Lal Bahadur Shastri was born on 2nd October 1904. He 

was a former Prime Minister of India during period 1964-1966, a former Home Minister during 1961-63, a former Foreign Minister from during a short period of one month in year 1964 and a former Railways Minister from 1951-56. Shastri ji as Prime Minister continued Nehru's policies of non-alignment and socialism. He led the country during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1965. His slogan of "Jai Jawan Jai Kisan" ("Hail the soldier, Hail the farmer") became very popular during the war and is remembered even today. The war formally ended with the Tashkent Agreement of 10 January 1966; he died of heart attack the following day, still in Tashkent. Shastriji was largely influenced by Mahatma Gandhi and became his loyal follower. Shastriji was known for his honesty and humility throughout his life. He was the first person to be posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, and a memorial "Vijay Ghat" was built for him in Delhi where every year on 2nd of October  paryer services are held by different social and political groups.
And the latest addition to 2nd October’s importance is ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan’.  Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan is a national campaign started on 2nd of October 2014 by “Government of India” which is meant to clean whole India including streets, roads and infrastructure of the country. This program is started by Mr Narendra Modi present Prime Minister of India at Rajghat, New Delhi as a remembrance to Gandhiji’s words. This program is widely appreciated and supported by various celebrities and people.

All of this adds great importance to legacy of 2nd October. Above incidents explain some of it. This date is widely recognised by world community also due to announcement of International Da y of Non-Violence by United Nations General Assembly . Thus we can say that 2nd of October holds a great importance in Indian History and present generation is only adding to it.

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