International Day of Non- Violence

Hi ! It is October 2nd the birthday of our father of nation Mahatma Gandhi.The United Nations General Assembly has declared last year on 15 June 2007 to observe the International Day of Non-Violence each year on 2 October – the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, who helped lead India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. The day of 2nd October is now known internationally as a small token of recognition for the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi and his adoption of the satyagraha (non-violent non-cooperation) as a mode of protest. The late leader’s “novel mode of mass mobilization and non-violent action” brought down colonialism, strengthened the roots of popular sovereignty, of civil, political and economic rights, and greatly influenced many a freedom struggle and inspired leaders like Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther King Jr. It is also the Birth anniversary of former Prime Minister of India late Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri. On this occasion We are giving here some philatelic items related with this special day as a tribute to theses great patriots of India. Our sincere thanks to our distinguished members Er. H.K. Jain of Mandla (M.P.) and Shri Shrikant Parikh of Ahmedabad for their contribution.

2nd.October : A day of tribute to our Father of Nation Mahatma Gandhi
& Former P.M.late Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri

During celebration of 150 years of India Post, a grand Philatelic Exhibition named "Dak Bharti-2005" was held at Ahmadabad between1st. Oct.to 3rd Oct.05 .Special covers were also issued during each day of exhibition. Two special cover issued on 2nd. oct.05,which showing historical places related to life of Mahatma Gandhiji & Late P.M. Lal Bahadur Shastriji.Two special cancellations was also applied which showing slogan of "Aahinsha Permo Dharma" i.e."Non Valiance is supreme Religion" & "Jai Jawan Jai Kisan". A set of five special Speed Post & Air Mail envelopes also issued during this occasion. Back ground of each envelope shows different pictures of Mahatma Gandhiji.

- Er. H.K. Jain, Mandla, (M.P.)

From Se-tenant Album of Shrikant Parikh

Theme - Gandhi

Dandi March

Date of Issue : 5 April 2005

Date of issue : 2 October 1995

Date of Issue : 2 October 1998