October 2nd holds significance for a few key reasons: 1. **Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday**: October 2 marks the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, a key figure in India's struggle for independence and a global icon of non-violent resistance. It is celebrated in India as **Gandhi Jayanti** and is also observed worldwide as the **International Day of Non-Violence**. 2. **Lal Bahadur Shastri's Birthday**: It is also the birth anniversary of **Lal Bahadur Shastri**, the second Prime Minister of India, known for promoting the slogan "Jai Jawan Jai Kisan" during the 1965 war with Pakistan. 3. **Notable Global Events**: Various international events and anniversaries have taken place on this day throughout history,