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MAHATMA GANDHI
(186*—1948)

Architect of India's freedom, universally loved and
respected as "Father of the Nation"; was a saint,
apostle of peace, revolutionary, educationist, journalist,
humanist and social reformer—all rolled into one.
Truth, non-violence, self-sacrifice, self-abnegation,
tolerance and universal love were the constituents of
his many-sided personality. Emancipator of the under-
privileged from caste tyranny and social stigmas; was a
man of indomitable courage; leader of several move-
ments in connection with the freedom struggle viz.
Non-Cooperation Movement, Salt Satyagraha, Quit
India Movement. He infused a new spirit into the
masses, awakened the national consciousness of the
people and moved them to action. Independent India
is his great political monument.

Painted by—Sir Oswald Birley.
Donated by—A. P. Pattani.
Unveiled by—Dr. Rajendra Prasad President,
Constituent Assembly, on 28-8-1947.

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