'Let's Fight Violence with Gandhigiri' published in Indian Express Quest on October 7, 2013.

'Let's Fight Violence with Gandhigiri' published in Indian Express Quest on October 7, 2013

'Let's fight violence with Gandhigiri'

Mon, Oct 07 2013, 05:40 hrs

 

The birthday of Mahatma Gandhi reminds us of his struggle for non-violence and peace. Today's world continues to be torn by violence, visible on the streets, escalated to distrust and violence among nations. It is also reflected in the social, political and economic spheres. Non-violent protest is widely used to show disapproval and to bring public awareness. It is an attempt to show that the means must be as pure as the ends and that violence dehumanises. The non-violent approach believes that even the most difficult person can be transformed, and can even form the core of civil disobedience. It requires great courage, conviction and commitment to the cause of removal of injustice and exploitation to follow the non-violent approach. It being a peaceful tactic to attain one's goal, which has more often than not succeeded, its relevance today remains unquestioned.

Usha Diptivilasa, Delhi Public School R K Puram

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