On Thursday, a bipartisan group of 6 US lawmakers introduced a resolution in the US House of Representatives honouring the life of Mahatma Gandhi & his enduring legacy in the present world on his 151st birth anniversary.
Gandhi's legacy has had a lasting impact on spreading peace & promoting nonviolent protest as the best & most effective method to remedy unjust social & political conditions across India & the entire world, said the resolution.
The resolution was introduced by Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, together with India Caucus Chairmen Brad Sherman & George Holding, as well as Representatives Ami Bera, Pramila Jayapal, and Ro Khanna.
Despite facing tremendous hardship & injustice throughout his life, Gandhi never wavered in his fight for freedom, dignity & equality for all, Krishnamoorthi noted.
Krishnamoorthi said that "As we celebrate the anniversary of his birth on Oct 2nd, I am proud to honour Mahatma Gandhi's incredible life & enduring legacy through this bipartisan resolution".
The resolution encourages the people of the United States to observe the International Day of Non-Violence; supports freedom of religion around the world; encourages individual & community self-improvement & civic education; & recognises that elections, democracy, & freedom are essential rights for all people.
Born on Oct 2, 1869, in Porbandar town of Gujarat, Mahatma Gandhi or Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi adopted non-violent resistance & was in the forefront of the freedom struggle against the colonial British rule. This led to India finally achieving its independence in 1947.
Fondly known as Bapu, his unwavering belief in 'Swaraj' (self-governance) & 'Ahimsa' (non-violence) won him accolades across the world.
Globally, Gandhi's birth anniversary is celebrated as the International Day of Non-Violence. Several events were held in India & across the world to mark the occasion.
Krishnamoorthi said that "Despite facing tremendous hardship & injustice throughout his life, Gandhi never wavered in his fight for freedom, dignity & equality for all. The example he set continues to inspire thousands of people young & old across the world today".
He added that, "His principle of non-violent protest spawned civil rights movements around the world & continues to inspire similarly non-violent movements to this day. I am proud to play my part in honouring his legacy through this resolution and to encourage the people of the United States to observe the International Day of Nonviolence in his memory".
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