Overview

• October 2 is a national holiday observed with prayer meetings, cleanliness drives, cultural programs, and tributes at Raj Ghat in New Delhi.
• The United Nations recognizes Gandhi’s birthday as the International Day of Non‑Violence under a 2007 General Assembly resolution.
• Schools and colleges plan speeches, essays, and performances, including the bhajan Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram, to teach Gandhi’s values.
• Tushar Gandhi has launched a Samvidhan Satyagraha foot march from Nagpur in the run‑up to the anniversary, drawing public attention to constitutional ideals.
• This year’s commemorations coincide with Dussehra, and media outlets are sharing messages and quotes for social platforms, with some content noted as AI‑generated.