Karnataka has declared 2025 as ‘Gandhi Bharat Year’ to mark 100 years since the 1924 Congress session in Belagavi, chaired by Mahatma Gandhi. The celebrations, starting December 26, will include a CWC meeting, public gathering, and year-long events showcasing Gandhi’s legacy. Belagavi will be illuminated, and landmarks like Veera Soudha and memorial pillars will be developed to honor the occasion.