Events tagged with "indian congress"

Historical Events tagged with "indian congress"

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Formation of the Natal Indian Congress

August 22nd, 1894 130 years ago

Mahatma Gandhi founded the Natal Indian Congress to address the discriminatory laws affecting Indian traders in Natal. The organization aimed to unite the Indian community and advocate for their rights against systemic injustice from the colonial government. It laid the groundwork for future civil rights movements in South Africa and established Gandhi’s leadership in socio-political activism.