A very good morning to all those present. As you would know, we have gathered here today to celebrate Gandhi Jayanti.
We celebrate the occasion every year on October 2, which is the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation. The whole country pays tribute to him on this day, remembering all that he did for the achievement of India’s freedom. We also recall his principles of nonviolence, which he used during the freedom struggle.
The occasion is celebrated to inform and inspire the current generation, based on Gandhiji’s contribution to India’s freedom movement. They should also learn about his principles of nonviolence, on which his role in the freedom struggle was based.
On Gandhi Jayanti, the prime minister and president of India, along with other dignitaries, gather at Raj Ghat, in Delhi. It is the samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi and they participate in a prayer meeting there. They place flowers on the statue of Gandhi ji there and participate in the singing of his favourite devotional songs. Similar prayer meetings are also held in the capitals of the various states of India.
All offices, colleges, schools, etc., remain closed as the day is a national holiday.
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born in 1869, in the small coastal town of Porbandar in Gujarat. He studied to be a lawyer in the UK, in 1888, and then moved to South Africa to practise law. It was during his stay there, of about 20 years, that he started with peaceful civil disobedience or Satyagraha. He later used the same methods, based on Ahimsa (nonviolence), to fight for freedom from the British rule, when he came to India.
Gandhi ji spent the greater part of his life struggling for freedom. He joined the struggle after meeting Gopala Krishna Gokhale, who was already a part of it. Mahatma Gandhi had to go to prison a number of times for the cause. The major movements that he led included the Quit India Movement, Civil Disobedience Movement and Non Co-operation Movement. He was the leader of the historic Dandi March, during which he walked for about 400 kilometres.
He is well-known around the world for his non-violent methods. The UN General Assembly declared Gandhi Jayanti as the International Day of Nonviolence on June 15, 2007.
His life is an inspiration for us, as well as for the generations to come.
As Mahatma Gandhi said, “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.
"Jai Hind"
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Gandhi Jayanti Speech 2018 - 2
I would like to say a very good morning to the excellencies, respected Principal sir, teachers and my dear friends. My name is … I study in class … standard. My dear friends, we have gathered here to celebrate an auspicious occasion of 2nd October, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. At this day, the father of the nation took birth in 1869 at Porbunder, Gujrat. This celebration means a lot to us. The full name of Mahatma Gandhi is Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi however popularly known as Gandhiji, father of the nation and Bapu all over the world. The birthday of Bapu gets celebrated all over country as Gandhi Jayanti however all over the world as an event, International Day of Non-Violence.
Bapu took birth in a very small town of the country however his deeds were so great that no one could stop to get spread all over the world. He was the person who always believed in getting freedom from the British rule very peacefully through non-violence. He was the pioneer of non-violence, a only effective way to achieve freedom from British rule according to him. Bapu was a great freedom fighter who spent his whole life in struggling for freedom of India.
After realizing a real pain of Indians, he started participating in various freedom movements together with the Gopal Krishna Gokhale. The campaigns what he run for India’s freedom were non co-operation movement, civil disobedience movement and quit India movement. He went to prison many times however never lose his patience of fighting peacefully. The whole life of Bapu has been set as an ideal example (in front of us and future generations) of patriotism, sacrifice, non-violence, simplicity, and firmness. Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated with lots preparations every year by the Indian people. The aim of celebrating this occasion is to pay tribute to the Bapu as well as let our future generations know about all the struggles made by Bapu in order to get freedom from British rule. It teaches us to be active with open eye every time in order to maintain the honor of our motherland. I would like to share with you some sayings by the Mahatma Gandhi:
“My life is my message.” and “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”
"Jai Hind, Jai Bharat"
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Gandhi Jayanti Speech 2018 - 3
A very good morning to the excellencies, respected Principal sir, teachers and my dear colleagues. My name is … I study in class … standard. I would like to recite a speech on Gandhi jayanti. First of all I would like to say a big thank to my class teacher for giving me an opportunity to speech on this great occasion. As we all know that we gathered here every year to celebrate 2nd October, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. My dear friends, Gandhi Jayanti is not celebrated only in our country however it is celebrated as an event all over the world. 2nd of October is celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti in India however as International Day of Non-Violence all across the world as he was a preacher of non-violence throughout his life.
His full name is Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi however popularly known as Bapu, Mahatma Gandhi or Father of the nation. He was born on 2nd October in 1869 at Porbunder, Gujrat. At this day, the President and Prime Minister of India pay homage to the Mahatma Gandhi’s statue at his samadhi by offering prayer, flowers, bhajans, devotional songs, etc at the Raj Ghat, New Delhi. Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated in almost all the states and territories of India in order to commemorate the person who always respected the people of all the religions and communities in same manner. At this day, verses and prayers from religious holy books are read out especially his favorite ones like “Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram”. Prayer meetings are also held in various state capitals in the country. As this day has been declared as the national holiday by the government of India, all the schools, colleges, offices, etc remain closed throughout the country.
Mahatma Gandhi was a great person who struggled a lot and played a significant role in the achievement of freedom for India from British rule. He not only pioneered the unique method of non-violence to get freedom for India against British rule but also proved the world that freedom can be achieved peacefully through the path of non-violence. He is still remembered among us as the symbol of peace and truth.
"Jai Hind"
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Gandhi Jayanti Speech 2018 - 4
A very good morning to the excellencies, Principal sir, teachers and my dear colleagues. My name is … I study in class … standard. I would like to recite a speech at this great occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. However, first of all I would like to say a big thank to my class teacher for giving me this opportunity to speech here at this national occasion. My dear friends, we are here to celebrate Gandhi Jayanti (2nd of October means birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi). It is an auspicious occasion which provides us an opportunity to commemorate a great patriotic leader of the country. It is celebrated worldwide, nationally (as Gandhi Jayanti) and internationally (as International Day of Non-Violence).
Today, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, I would like to focus on the life history of father of the nation. Mahatma Gandhi was born on 2nd of October in 1869 in a small town of India called Porbandar, Gujarat. The name of his parent was Karamchand Gandhi and Putlibai. After completing the education of primary and higher secondary, Bapu went to England in 1888 for getting higher education in law. After completing his law degree, he returned to India in 1891 and started participating in the independence movement of India. Once he became the victim of racism in South Africa which badly affected his soul, from then he started opposing the social evil of racism.
After his returning to India he met Gopala Krishna Gokhale and joined the movements of Indian freedom struggle in order to raise his voice against British rule. On the way to freedom of India he started various movements such as non-cooperation movement in 1920, dandi march in 1930 and quit India movement in 1942. He was a great patriotic leader whom continuous efforts forced Britishers to go back on their back foot in 1947. We celebrate his birth anniversary to pay him a tribute and say him a thank to give us an Independent India.
"Jai Hind"
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Gandhi Jayanti Speech 2018 - 5
A very good morning to the excellencies, respected
Principal sir, teachers and my dear colleagues. As we all know that we are
gathered here to celebrate a nice occasion called Gandhi Jayanti, I would like
to recite a speech in front of you all. My dear friends, today is 2nd October, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
We celebrate this day with great enthusiasm every year to pay tribute to the
Father of the Nation as well as remember his courageous deeds on the way of
independence struggle for the country from British rule. We celebrate Gandhi
Jayanti as one of the great national holidays all over the India. The full name
of the Mahatma Gandhi is Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, also known as Bapu or
Father of the Nation.
2nd of October is also celebrated internationally as
the International Day of Non-Violence because of being a preacher of
non-violence throughout his life. 2nd of October was
declared as International Day of Non-Violence by the United Nations General
Assembly on 15th of June in 2007. We will always remember Bapu as a
symbol of peace and truth. He was born on 2nd of October in
1869 in a small town (Porbunder, Gujarat) however performed great deeds all
through his life. He was a lawyer and he took his law degree from U.K and
practiced in South Africa. He had described his life history full of struggle
in his autobiography named “My experiments with Truth”. He fought continuously
with lots of patience and dare against British rule for the independence of
India all through his life untill the independence came on the way.
Gandhiji was the
man of simple living and high thinking which has been set as an example to us.
He was very against to the smoking, drinking, untouchability, and
non-vegetarianism. At this day the selling of alcohol has been completely
banned for whole day by the government of India. He was the pioneer of truth
and non-violence who started the Satyagraha movement for India’s freedom. It is
celebrated with lots of preparations at the Raj Ghat, New Delhi (the cremation
place of him) such as prayers, offerings of flower, playing his favorite song
“Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram, Patit Pavan Sita Ram…”, etc in order to pay homage
to the Gandhiji. I would like to share one of his great sayings such as: “Live
as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”
"Jay Hind"
Thank You
Gandhi Jayanti Speech 2018 - 6
Good morning Principal ma’am, teachers and my dear friends. I am Priyanka from class 8th-A. Today, I am standing here in front of you to recite a speech on this special occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. But, first of all, I would like to say a big thanks to my class teacher- Mrs. Priya Sharma for giving this wonderful opportunity to give Gandhi Jayanti Speech.
Friends, we all are here to celebrate and to enmark the birth anniversary of our National hero-Mahatma Gandhi.
M.K Gandhi was a person who will always be in our hearts. He is also known as ‘Bapu’ or ‘Father of the Nation’. He has also earned the title of ‘Rastrapita’. His full name is Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. Born on 2nd October 1869, Porbandar, Gujrat.
Gandhi was a freedom fighter who became the leader of our nationalism under British rule. He is being called ‘Mahatma’ due to his great works. He was a great freedom fighter and a non-violent activist who followed the path of non-violence and truth as his tools against British rule. Mahatma Gandhi was profoundly influenced by the life of the ‘King Harishchandra’.
He always followed the path of non-violence, truth, and peace. He also guided his fellow citizens to follow Ahimsa(non-violence). Satya(truth) and Shanti(peace). He adopted the idea of Satyagraha for the Indian Independence Movements. He proved that non-violence is the most powerful sword.
His father Karamchand was a noble and a pious man. He was the Chief-Dewan of the State of Rajput. His mother Putlibai was a straightforward and religious lady. Gandhiji was greatly influenced by his mother. Gandhiji married to Kasturba in 1883. When he was 18 years old, he completed his matriculation exam and went to England to study Barrister in Law.
At the age of 24, Gandhi went to British Colony, South Africa to practice law. He spent his one years there from 1893 till 1914. As a lawyer, he was mainly employed by the Indians. While he was practicing there, he saw that the Indians are getting discriminated for their complexion. He got insulted so many times, but he continued his struggle. Once, he was disallowed to travel in the first-class and was thrown out of the train. He was moved by the poor condition of Indians and thus decided to fight against injustice. He fought for the civil rights and privileges of Indians. He also taught people to fight for their rights and that too through non-violence. Thus, he decided to become a political activist.
Gandhi returned to India in 1915. After his arrival, he helped people in their problems and started a powerful yet non-violent movement against the misrule of the Britishers. Later, he joined Indian National Congress as a member and soon became the president. His moves brought spirituality in Indian politics. He worked for the removal of social problems like untouchability, upliftment of the backward society and also raised voice to develop villages.
Gandhi Ji inspired people to make use of Swadeshi goods. He also emphasizes on manual labor and motivated his people for being self-reliant for cotton and related goods. He started waiving cotton clothes using Charkha.
Gandhi also received widespread participation of women in freedom movements.
Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated every year to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. This is the day we all remember him for his great deeds. This day has been declared as a National holiday by the government of India. The day is known as the International Day of non-violence and celebrated all around the world with great enthusiasm.
Gandhi is an inspiration for so many Indians. He launched various movements against British rule.
Non-Cooperation Movement (1942)
It was proved to be an excellent weapon against British people. It included non-violent protests against Brtish goods & services and inspiring our countrymen to put all their emphasis on using Swadeshi goods.
Salt Satyagraha (Dandi March) (1930)
Satyagraha or Salt Satyagraha was a protest against the tax regime by the Britishers. Gandhi produced salt at Dandi without paying any tax.
His Civil Disobedience Movement was also supported by millions of people.
Quit India Movement (1942)
Under this movement, Quit India slogans were launched to force Britishers to leave India. It has been considered as the most powerful movement by Mahatma Gandhi. Who can forget Gandhi’s famous slogan “Do or die’ and that too was comprised during this campaign.
All of these movements by Gandhi shocked the British rule so badly and inspired common citizens to come forward and encouraged them to fight for their rights.
However, Gandhi also got arrested and jailed so many times, but he continued his struggle against injustice. All his initiatives brought people together to participate in the National movements.
Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated by the Hindu activist ‘Nathuram Godse’ on 30thJanuary 1948, and since 1948 this day has been named as “Martyr of the Nation” by Rabindranath Tagore.
Mahatma Gandhi was a practical leader of his compatriot. He was always an outstanding personality. He inspired millions of people through his work and became a legacy of greatness, idealness, and noble life. He has been playing a great and unforgettable role. Being a non-violent personality, he always followed the path of Satyagraha. He was very successful in eradicating untouchability and worked hard for the distressed section of the society. He also generated mass employment through charkha.
Gandhi’s life story has always been an inspiration for us.As he was an ardent follower of the king Harishchandra, he made everyone believe in the power of unity. He proved that everything is possible through truth and non-violence.
Gandhi was a social reformer who died after completing the aim of his life.
Hope you liked by Gandhi Jayanti Speech.
"Jai Hind"
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Gandhi Jayanti Speech 2018 - 7
Respected Principal, teachers and all my friends. Today I am here to give a Speech on Gandhi Jayanti.
Among those National holidays in India, includes the Gandhi Jayanti that comes every year on 2nd October. The day is celebrated in the honor of the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. This particular day has its own significance as Gandhi Ji has been the emblem of non-violence. The day is also celebrated as the International Day of non-violence.
Gandhi Jayanti isn’t merely an occasion but quite a special day for many Indians, the birthday of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi who battled for the Indian liberty and on last on 15th August 1947 we succeed in receiving the same from British authorities. Gandhi Ji has played a significant role in India’s freedom struggle and hence known as the father of the Nation.
Gandhi Jayanti 2nd October speech in English For students, teachers, and professors
Respected Principal sir, teachers and also my beloved friends, today on this special occasion of 2nd October, we’re celebrating Gandhi Jayanti. On this particular day, I’d love to focus on the life of our beloved Gandhi Ji. Bapu was born on 2nd October 1869 in a small village called Porbandar, Gujarat. His father’s name was Karamchand Gandhi and mother was Putlibai. When Bapu finished his high secondary schooling, he wanted to be a lawyer. So, he went to England in 1888 for receiving higher education within the subject of law.
After coming back from England, he went to Africa to seek a job. In those days, there was a massive need for Indian lawyers in South Africa. There, he got the job. Gandhi Ji spent about two decades of his life there. During those days, racism was arriving in South Africa. He also became a victim of the casualty of racism. He had been thrown from the running train even after having a valid ticket of the very first class reservation. This action badly impacted his spirit, and he began to oppose the social evil of racism. Those days were much memorable to Gandhi because it was the time he got married to Kasturba Gandhi.
After his return to India 1915, he met Gopal Krishna Gokhale and talked about various concerns and movements for Indian Freedom Struggle. He began Non-Cooperation in 1920 where Indians were asked to not collaborate in any actions of British. In 1930 he completed a Dandi March by walking a lengthy stretch of approximately 400km. He violated British by producing salt without paying a single penny for it. In 1942, he called out ‘Quite India Movement’ through which he delivered a message to the Britishers which that we’re capable of ruling our own nation and ask them to free India. These efforts made British East India Company on the back foot.
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Respected principal, chief guest, teachers, and all my dear friends. Today we all have gathered here to celebrate the birth anniversary of the ‘Father of Nation’, Mahatma Gandhi. I would like to thank Sister Teresa for giving me an opportunity to speak few words to all of you on this occasion. So here’s my Speech on Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti.
Mahatma Gandhi’s complete name was ‘Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi’. We also call him ‘Rastrapita’ which means ‘Father of Nation’ or ‘Mahatma’ which means ‘Great Souled’ in Sanskrit. But among his follower, he was referred as ‘Bapu’. Gandhi Ji was born in Porbandar(in the state of Gujrat) on 2nd October 1869. Hence 2nd October is celebrated as ‘Gandhi Jayanti’ in all over India and is a major national holiday. Gandhiji’s father was Karamchand Gandhi (also know as Kaba Gandhi) and Mother Putlibai. Karamchand Gandhi was the Diwan (prime minister) of Porbandar State. Gandhiji’s mother Putli Bai was a religious lady. Young Bapu inherited the qualities of Value, principles, and truthfulness from his parents.
After completing his higher secondary education, Gandhi wanted to become a lawyer. So he went to England in the year 1888 for his education in the subject of law. After coming back from England he took a job as a lawyer in South Africa as there was a great demand for Indian lawyers there. But in South Africa Gandhi witnessed the plight of dark skinned people. He witnessed the bitter truth of racism. He also became a victim himself. He was thrown out of the train despite having a valid ticket. He felt very much humiliated and this incident had a deep impact on him. He vowed to fight against racism and stand for the people who fell victim to it. His movements in South Africa were joined by tens and thousand of followers and by the time he left South Africa in 1914, he earned the title of a ‘Mahatma’ or ‘Great Souled’.
After he returned back to India, he himself faced the harsh reality of racism and casteism. The Indians were suppressed by the British and the nation was exploited an to extent. He met his political mentor Gopal Krishna Gokhale in 1915 and discussed their Indian Freedom Struggle. Next, he traveled across India to learn about the ground realities himself. After this, he began his Non-cooperation Movement in the year 1920. In non-cooperation movement, he urged the Indian to boycott all activities that involved the British. This shook the British empire and Gandhi was a nationwide newspaper headline.
Gandhiji started various movements for Indian freedom struggle. The most significant ones are as follow.
In this movement, Gandhiji extended his support toward Muslims as there was a worldwide protest going on against the status of Caliph. Overnight Gandhi Ji and All India Muslim conference became the center of this struggle. This movement was to strengthen Gandhi’s position in Congress and the unity of Hindu Muslims.
Champaran and Kheda Satyagraha (1918)
The British landlord forced the farmers and peasants of Champaran and Kheda to cultivate Indigo and also sell it to them at a fixed price. And also despite the district was hit by massive flood, the British didn’t wave off taxes. The farmers request Gandhiji to take stand for them. Gandhi ji took a non-violent protest against the government which finally led to relief for the farmers.
Non-cooperation Movement (1920-21)
Gandhi urged the people of India to boycott British in every possible way. He asked people to not to participate in any activity that involved the British as well as boycott the British manufactured goods. This created a nation wide wave of Swadeshi and shook the pillars of the british empire.
Quit India Movement (1942)
The civil disobedience movement was launched in 1942 and the phrase ‘Do or Die’ echoed across the nation. Gandhi gave an ultimatum to British to Quit India Completely. But the government refused and said that India’s independence can be considered once the WWII gets over. During this movement, Gandhi ji and many of the freedom fighters were put in Jail.
Salt Satyagraha – Dandi March (1930)
Gandhiji took a long journey to Dandi in 1930 in order to protest against the British policy of taxing essential commodity like salt. He marched down to Dandi, a 420 kms long journey on foot. Thousands joined him on his way. Salt Satyagraha created a nation wide stir.
Unfortunately, Gandhiji was assassinated on 30th Jan 1948. This brought an end to an Era. But the principles and teachings of Gandhi were followed by many like Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela and still today followed by people like Anna Hazare ji.
I once again wish you Happy Gandhi Jayanti. May Gandhi Ji’s teachings guide us to the path of truth and peace.
Jai Hind
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