Mahatma Gandhi turned out to be a great leader, social reformer and seminal figure for the people of India in their war against Britishers. To offer respect, people started calling him Bappu and he had been declared the 'Father of the Nation'. He established a non-violence movement (Ahimsa movement) and had united all Indians for a 'Free India' campaign. On October 2 (birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi).
Lal Bahadur Shastri was the second Prime Minister of independent India and a politician with a clear image and supreme leadership skills. Shastri is known for his strategies and policies that unite people across the country. In his tenure, he promoted the White Revolution to promote the production and supply of milk.
He had also coined a slogan 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisaan', when after independence, India was reeling from starvation and the enemy was ambushed on the border. Shastri Ji was born on October 2, 1904, and to acknowledge his excellence in his work and his immense contribution to the welfare of the nation, this day is celebrated as Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti.
The whole nation is celebrating Gandhi Jayanti and Shastri Jayanti to acknowledge his sacrifice, teachings, services, thoughts and ideologies for the country.
DNV remembers legendary Communist leader Satyapal Dang on his Birth Anniversary: October 4
