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Today, on January 30th, we commemorate the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of our nation and the leader of our freedom struggle. He was assassinated on this day in 1948 by Nathuram Godse, a Hindu fanatic who opposed his vision of a secular and inclusive India. Gandhi's life and legacy are an inspiration for millions of people around the world who seek peace, justice, and harmony among all human beings. Mahatma Gandhi Early Life and Education Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, a coastal town in Gujarat. His father, Karamchand Gandhi, was the chief minister of Porbandar state, and his mother, Putlibai, was a devout Hindu. Gandhi was the youngest of his father's four wives' children. He had a shy and timid personality as a child, but he also showed signs of courage and compassion. He was married at 13 to Kasturba, a girl of the same age, in an arranged marriage. Gandhi received his primary education in Porbandar and Rajkot, where he learned the b...