Bapu (nickname)

"Bapu" is a term of respect and affection meaning "father" in several Indian languages. It is commonly used as a nickname for Mahatma Gandhi, the leader who championed nonviolent resistance and independence for India. Calling him "Bapu" reflects the deep reverence and paternal regard the Indian people hold for him, symbolizing his role as a guiding father figure in the nation's struggle for freedom and social justice. The nickname emphasizes his humility, moral authority, and the nurturing, caring qualities associated with a paternal figure.