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  • 5 July 1982

Gandhiji

On July 5, 1982, India Post issued a definitive stamp featuring Mahatma Gandhi (1869–1948), the Father of the Nation and the guiding force behind India's freedom movement. Through his philosophy of Satya (truth) and Ahimsa (non-violence), Gandhi led the struggle for independence while inspiring movements for civil rights, peace, and justice around the world. His ideals of simplicity, self-reliance, communal harmony, and moral courage continue to shape India's national identity and influence generations across the globe. For philatelists interested in the freedom movement, world history, and iconic leaders, this definitive issue honors a visionary whose life and teachings remain a timeless source of inspiration.

Date of issue July 5, 1982

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