A Sneak Peak On Lesser-Known Facts About Mahatma Gandhi

A Sneak Peak On Lesser-Known Facts About Mahatma Gandhi

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, aka Mahatma Gandhi, is one of the most important names in the pages of Indian history. Gandhiji remained a global personality, and his movement for India’s independence is written, in golden letters in the pages of history. His entire life has been a lesson to the young generation, so here is the topic on lesser-known facts about Bapuji Mahatma Gandhi.
  • Mahatma Gandhi maintained a simple living and long walking habits. He used to travel almost 18 km per day. He used to carry a set of false teeth folded in his loincloth.
  • Many are unaware that Gandhiji thought to dissolve the Congress just before the day of his demise.
  • Gandhiji got nominated five times for Noble Peace Prize, but unfortunately; he did not receive it for a single time. But as per the rule, only living personalities can receive this award and hence the committee members still regret it.
  • Because of Bapu’s death, the Indians got devastated. Lacs of people attended his funeral procession to bid him adieu, and the entire procession length was eight km long.
  • Great Britain gave tribute to Mahatma Gandhi with a stamp almost after 21 years of his death.
  • It has been a pride for the Indians that Steve Jobs, the Apple founder, expressed his immense admiration for Mahatma Gandhi.
  • Almost in every state in India, we can find many roads named after Mahatma Gandhi. 52 Major Roads in various cities in India and 48 international roads got named after Bapuji’s name.
  • Due to his bashful nature, he often ran away from his School in Rajkot to stay away from interacting with other kids. But, due to his shy nature, he was unsuccessful as a lawyer as he found it tough to interact with witnesses and the opponent.
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