AGARTALA, Oct 2 (TIWN): Along with the whole nation, Gandhi Jayanti was observed on Sunday to commemorate the birth of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (October 2, 1869 - January 30, 1948) in several parts the state. Governor Tathagata Roy paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Gandhi Ghat & Circuit House.

Congress, Trinamool & Tripura Govt officials also paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Gandhi Ghat.

A solidarity meeting was held at Circuit House by 2nd Oct Committee remembering Mahatma Gandhi’s message for Unity & peace.

Mahatma Gandhi, also known as Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, was born on October 2, 1869, and died on January 30, 1948. He was a political and spiritual leader in India and played a key role in the Indian independence movement. Gandhi developed the novel technique of non-violent agitation, which he called "Satyagraha", loosely translated as "moral domination".

He is known for his non-violent civil disobedience in India and South Africa. These included the start of the non-cooperation movement in 1922 and the Salt Satyagraha or Salt (Dandi) March starting on March 12, 1930.

 Through Gandhi's efforts, India finally gained its freedom on August 15, 1947. The nation mourned for him after he was assassinated on January 30, 1948. The United Nations' (UN) International  Day of Non-Violence is also held on October 2 each year to coincide with Mahatma Gandhi's birthday.