153rd Gandhi Jayanti: President Droupadi Murmu said it is an occasion for all to rededicate themselves to the values of Gandhi's life - peace, equality and communal harmony.

The International Day of Non-Violence is celebrated on 2 October, every year, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the strategy of non-violence.
On 2 October, India also celebrates the 118th birth anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri, the nation's second Prime Minister. Lal Bahadur Shastri was awarded the Bharat Ratna, after his passing, making him the first posthumous laureate of this prestigious award.
