Friday, December 6, 2013

Nelson Mandela: A great loss for Humanity

Nelson Mandela  was a great leader of South Africa died yesterday 5 Dec. 2013. He was called "Father of Nation" for South Africa as we call "Mahatma Gandhi" in India. He was influenced by Mahatma Gandhi's Satyagraha Movement. He fought against discrimination and he was first black when he became prime minister of South Africa . He was sentenced life time imprisonment but after 27 years in Feb 1990 he walked free.After 3-4 years when African National Congress(ANC) came to power, he became Prime Minister of  South Africa from 1994-1999.
 His famous quote "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."Today when Nelson Mandela is no more is the one of greatest loss for humanity.He fought against discrimination of white over black. He was known for non violence and his contribution to South Africa and whole world.He was awarded by Government of India with highest civilian award "Bharat Ratna" in 1990.He received more than 250 honors. Nelson Mandela won Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 for his unforgettable contribution to humanity.Yesterday "The Nelson Mandela" an era came to end, when after suffering from illness he died at age of 95.I would say a "Great loss" for humanity.He is no more but still he will live in so many hearts.

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