Gandhi's movements for independence

Gandhiji did many movements for independence. These include Satyagraha and Khilafat Movement, Salt Satyagraha, Dandi Yatra etc. Gandhiji adopted the principle of non-violence in the country's freedom struggle. He tried to increase harmony and unity between Hindu and Muslim communities.

After Independence

After India gained independence, Gandhiji worked with the Indian society for social and economic reform and promoted Hindu-Muslim unity. He inspired people to follow the path of truth, restraint and non-violence.

Simplicity is beauty

Gandhiji sacrificed everything in the freedom struggle. For him, a simple life was beauty. Gandhiji's life is also famous as a seeker. He lived simplicity, detachment, and connection with the soul as important concepts. Gandhi, who walked in a dhoti and spent his life in ashrams, became like a father to the Indians and people started calling him Bapu with love and respect.

Who called Mahatma Gandhi the Father of the Nation

The source of calling Mahatma Gandhi "Father of the Nation" was first given by Subhash Chandra Bose. Subhash Chandra Bose honored Gandhi by calling him "Father of the Nation" because he had made a significant contribution to the Indian freedom struggle and he was a prominent leader of the Indian freedom struggle. Since then, "Father of the Nation" has been commonly used in honor of Gandhi.