The father of Nation

 Gandhiji was born on 2nd October, 1869 at porbander in Gujarat. His father kaba Gandhiji was the Diwan of Rajkot. his mother was a religious-minded lady.

In childhood, Gandhiji was not a very bright student. but he loved truth and obeyed his teacher. Stories of shravan kumar and harishchandra had much effect on him. after passing matriculation he went to england for higher education. from there he returned as a barrister.

He took part in politics and joined the congress. under his leadership the people rose against the british rule. so he was imprisoned many times. but the prison life could not make him afraid. in 1942 he started quit india movemant. so the english were compellad to leave in 1947.

His life was pure and simple. He used the weapons of truth and ahimsa to free india. he was a friend to all. he hated none.He was a messenger of peace and love. he hated the sin and not the sinner. His outook was very broad. He hated untouchability. he was a supporter of cottage industries. he lived and died for the good of his country.

On 30th january,1948 he was shot dead by nathu ram godsey when he was going to his evening prayer. people were very sad at his death.