October 01, 2021
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
- Title: Mahatma / Father of the Nation
- Dressed in: A khadi dhoti and shawl
- Studied: Law at the University College, London, UK
- Believed in: Truth, non-violence and Satyagraha
- Known for: Working towards equality, social justice and freedom
- Knew that: The truth is far more powerful than any weapon of mass destruction
- Fought against: Injustice and racial discrimination
- Worked to: Be the change he wished to see in the world
- Led India to: Independence from the British rule
- His movement was called: Quit India Movement
Atharva Sawant
Class 10, Holy Cross Convent School, Mumbai
You would…
- Be called: Father of Indian Technology
- Dress in: A coat and dhoti, which would represent both Indian and western culture
- Study: Computer science to create new software that would help our country be independent in the field of technology
- Believe that: One should always think twice before actually doing things
- Be known for: Promoting the skills of technology and the ‘Use Made in India’ initiative
- Have a: Calm state of mind
- Fight against: Hackers and make the world of technology more secure
- Work to: Secure everyone’s personal world
- Lead India to: Be more independent in the field of technology
- Like your movement to be called: Independent Techno India
Sayuri Agrawal
Class 10, Bombay Scottish School, Mumbai
You would…
- Be called: Next Gen Leader of India
- Dress in: Gloves and mask to influence others
- Study: Environmental problems
- Believe that: Accepting reality is one of the most important rules of life
- Be known for: Influencing everyone to wear a mask and get vaccinated
- Have a: Calm state of mind
- Fight against: People’s mentality against the COVID-19 vaccine
- Work to: Stop COVID so that life normalises
- Lead India to: Being COVID-free
- Like your movement to be called: COVID Relief Movement
Akshita Aneja
Class 8, Gyan Bharati School, Delhi
You would…
- Be called: The Soul of India
- Dress in: A khadi shirt and dhoti—it would be related to Indian tradition
- Study: Indian languages
- Believe in: Truth, non-violence and spreading peace
- Be known for: Being an inspiration for others, just like Mahatma Gandhi
- Have an: Independent state of mind
- Fight against: Discrimination, like people discriminating against people of lower classes, which is wrong
- Work to: Help the poor and fight for equal rights for all citizens
- Lead India to: Success and independence, in the real sense
- Like your movement to be called: Independent India Movement
Prachi Kothari
Class 7, Children’s Academy, Mumbai
You would…
- Be called: The Doctor of India’s Freedom
- Dress in: A tricolour kurti and a bluish-green hairband
- Study: Psychology and science, so I can combine them
- Believe in: When we are one, we win
- Be known for: Generosity, futuristic vision and equality
- Have a: Merry, kind, peaceful and humane attitude
- Fight against: Denial of human rights, freedom and equality for all
- Work to: Bring back our constitutional rights, for the future to be phenomenal and bright
- Lead India to: Live a peaceful and pleasant life
- Like your movement to be called: New India Movement
Udeeta Borpujari
Class 7, Army Public School, Assam
You would…
- Be called: The Peacemaker of India
- Dress in: A blue unstitched saree because, according to me, blue is a colour of unity, like the sky, which is blue and is above everyone, irrespective of any country, state, religion or educational and economic background. The unstitched attire will signify that I have no stitches to connect me to any worldly pleasures.
- Study: Political science, economics and environmental science, which would help me develop the country
- Believe that: Happiness is not in materialistic things; rather it is within us
- Be known for: Nothing, because I believe that we shouldn’t expect any recognition for the good we do for others. Whatever I do, I do it for my love for everyone and god and I don’t want to be recognised for my service towards him and his children.
- Have a: Peaceful state of mind because a person can give only what he/ she has. If I am peaceful, then only will I be able to spread peacefulness.
- Fight against: I won’t try to fight against evil as evil and good are two sides of the same coin. If goodness exists, evil will also exist. So, observing the current situation of India, I would rather fight against the reservation system. We do need reservation, but not based on caste; rather it should be according to the economic and educational background of a candidate in any field.
- Work to: Control my thoughts, as then everything else will be in control too
- Lead India to: Be a country where people from around the world would come to find eternal happiness and peace of mind
- Like your movement to be called: Changes in Reservation Movement
REFLECTION: A Place Called Home
List any 5 cities in the world where Mahatma Gandhi lived.
