02 October - Mahatma Gandhi birth anniversary

Mahatma Gandhi, born Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi on  02 October 1869, in Porbandar, India, was a pivotal leader in the Indian struggle for independence from British rule. Known for his philosophy of Satyagraha—nonviolent resistance—Gandhi played a crucial role in mobilizing millions of Indians through peaceful protests, boycotts, and civil disobedience.

Gandhi's famous movements include the Salt March of 1930, where he led a 240-mile march to protest the British monopoly on salt, and the Quit India Movement of 1942, demanding an end to British rule. His commitment to nonviolence, simplicity, and religious tolerance made him a global symbol of peace and human rights.

He was assassinated on 30 January 1948, by Nathuram Godse, nationalist who opposed Gandhi's views on partition and his advocacy for Hindu-Muslim unity. Today, Gandhi is widely remembered as the "Father of the Nation" in India, and his birthday is celebrated annually as the International Day of Non-Violence.

02 October - Homage to Lal Bahadur Shastri

Lal Bahadur Shastri (2 October 1904 – 11 January 1966) was an Indian politician who served as the second Prime Minister of India. He promoted the White Revolution – a national campaign to increase the production and supply of milk – by supporting the Amul milk co-operative of Anand, Gujarat and creating the National Dairy Development Board. Underlining the need to boost India's food production, Shastri also promoted the Green Revolution in India in 1965. This led to an increase in food grain production, especially in Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.

He led the country during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1965. His slogan "Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan" ("Hail to the soldier; Hail to the farmer") became very popular during the war. The war formally ended with the Tashkent Agreement on 10 January 1966; he died the following day, still in Tashkent, with the cause of his death in dispute; it was reported to be a cardiac arrest but his family was not satisfied with the proffered.He was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna.