Mahatma Gandhi is the political activist who was the leader of the Indian National Congress and ultimately led India to its freedom and independence from British colonial rule. He has changed the world by being a strong source of inspiration for civil rights movements through his non-violent non-cooperation approach.
Before leading the Indian National Congress, Gandhi studied law at University and then travelled to South Africa. It was there that he spent 21 years fighting against the injustices and racial discrimination in South African society. He is a role model for all of us to bring justice and harmony between people of all faiths. He has firmly earnt a place in the historic events that changed the world.
