India Celebrates Birth Anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri

Mahatma Gandhi's ideas of non-violence, peace, and harmony influenced many civil rights movements across the world. Interestingly, Gandhi's birth anniversary is also celebrated as the International Day of Non-Violence. Former Prime Minister Late Lal Bahadur Shastri shares his birthday with Gandhi, whose ideals still resonate with the Indian people.