Mahatma Gandhi, fondly known as Bapu, never travelled by plane throughout his life. He preferred to travel by trains.
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Nobel Prize
Mahatma Gandhi was nominated five times for the Nobel Prize; however, he never received the prize.
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Father of the Nation
The title ‘Father of the Nation’ was first attributed to Gandhiji by Subhash Chandra Bose. In 1944, during a radio broadcast, Netaji referred to Bapu as the Father of the Nation.
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First case as a lawyer
Interestingly, Gandhiji lost his very first case when he began practicing law. Eventually, he became one of the most prominent figures in India’s struggle.
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Roads named after Gandhiji
A total of 53 major roads in India have been named after Mahatma Gandhi, while internationally, 48 roads are named after him.
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Humility
During a train journey, Gandhiji’s shoe accidentally fell from the train. He threw out his other shoe too, reasoning that whoever found them would have a complete pair to wear.
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English teacher
The person who taught English to Mahatma Gandhi was an Irishman.