New Delhi: Mahatma Gandhi is someone who needs no introduction. He was one of the most important leaders in the Indian freedom struggle and is hailed as the ‘Father of the Nation’ for his immense contribution to India gaining Independence from the yoke of British rule. The Gandhian philosophies and ideas have inspired many famous world leaders. In this article, we take a look at some of the famous personalities who have been influenced by Mahatma Gandhi.
Famous people who have been inspired by Gandhi
Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid activist and politician. He was the country’s first President and was also the first black head of state and the first elected head in South Africa. His government focused on dismantling the legacy of apartheid by fostering racial reconciliation.
Barack Obama
From 2009 to 2017, Barack Obama was the 44th president of the United States. He is a member of the Democratic Party and was the first African-American President of the country. Historians and political scientists rank him among the upper tier in historical rankings of American presidents.
Martin Luther King Jr.
He was an American activist, and political philosopher who played one of the leading roles in the civil rights movement in the US. He fought for the civil rights of people of colour in the US by using nonviolent resistance and nonviolent civil disobedience.
John Lenon
He was an English songwriter, musician and singer who became famous as the founder, co-lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the Beatles. His work included music, writing, drawings and film. His songwriting partnership with Paul McCartney is one of the greatest in history.
James Lawson
James Morris Lawson Jr. was an American activist and professor. During the Civil Rights Movement, he was a leading theoretician and tactician of nonviolence. During the 1960s, he served as a mentor to the Nashville Student Movement and the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee.
The Gandhian philosophies and ideas have inspired many famous world leaders. Mahatma Gandhi did not just influence India, but his impact has been evident in foreign corners of the world. knowledge Knowledge News, Photos and Videos on General Knowledge
