Mahatma Gandhi

Mahatma Gandhi

politician India

Mahatma Gandhi was a prominent leader in the Indian independence movement against British rule, known for his philosophy of nonviolent resistance (Satyagraha) and civil disobedience. Born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, India, he studied law in London and later became a civil rights activist in South Africa. Gandhi's commitment to nonviolence and his efforts to promote social reforms and communal harmony made him a symbol of peace and justice worldwide. His teachings emphasize the power of thoughts and actions, famously stating, 'A man is but the product of his thoughts; what he thinks, he becomes.' Gandhi's legacy continues to inspire movements for civil rights and freedom across the globe.

Born on Oct 02, 1869 (156 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
2,326,216
Power
7,557$
Sentiment
9.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Guyana 1 8.00 0.17% +10% 786,552 1,507 $6,000 11$
India 1 9.00 0.16% +0% 1,380,004,385 2,262,302 $2,900,000 4,754$
Canada 1 9.00 0.16% +0% 38,005,238 62,406 $1,700,000 2,791$
Totals 3 1,418,796,175 2,326,215 $4,606,000 7,556$
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Recent Mentions

Taiwan Taiwan: He was yesterday given a ceremonial welcome and paid his tributes to India’s independence hero Mahatma Gandhi. 9

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Brazil and India ink deal on rare earths, minerals

Indonesia Indonesia: Mahatma Gandhi is cited as an example of someone who taught simple living and serving others as a way to achieve happiness. 9

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United Kingdom United Kingdom: Mahatma Gandhi, initially a critic of the railway system, came around to accepting this, hitting the rails to understand his country on his return from South Africa. 7

The Guardian: ‘The intimate and the epic’: the best way to understand India is to travel by train | India holidays

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Mahatma Gandhi was among the restaurant's customers. 9

BBC: UK's oldest Indian restaurant calls on King to save it