Indian school children throw flowers over a statue of Mahatma Gandhi as they pay their respects during the Gandhi Jayanthi celebration that marks Gandhi's birth anniversary in Bangalore, India, 02 October 2024. Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated annually across India on 02 October, to mark the birthday of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. This year marks the 155th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, also known as the father of the Indian nation. (Photo by Jagadeesh N.V./EPA)
