October 6, 2009

Mahatma Gandhi-Today’s Youth Icon


By Nupur Bansal, (XII),CJM

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, an ordinary name became extraordinary just because of his great love for his country. Today, Mahatma Gandhi, as he is popularly known, has made a mark in every person’s heart. His continuous efforts and unflinching faith in God made him realize his dream of an ‘Independent India’.
Today, we live in a free society based on the principles of secularism. Mahatma Gandhi taught us to love people of all castes and religions. He stopped the Muslims in India from going to Pakistan during partition. He thus taught us the lessons of love and equality.
He taught us that each person of any religion living in India has a right to live here until his death and also has a right to use all resources of the nation.Mahatma Gandhi’s strict fasts to prevent harm to Indians endeared him to the heart of one and all. His determination and will power are great teachings of life. After suffering injustice in South Africa, he returned to India to free the nation of the English and make it an independent society. His ‘non- violence’ methods were the ultimate that lead the English to leave our country.
On 2nd October every year, we remember Gandhi as an inspiration. He is today’s youth icon and many people endorse him. Gandhi will always remain alive in our hearts. His image will always be that of vibrant energy spreading faith in anyone we come into contact with.

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