Politics & Government

Gandhi and Irwin Formalize Political Negotiations

Mahatma Gandhi and Lord Irwin signed the Gandhi-Irwin Pact in March, aimed at addressing civil disobedience in India. The pact proposed ending the salt tax and called for the release of political prisoners. This agreement marked a critical attempt to negotiate the future of India under British rule and was significant in the broader context of the Indian independence movement. The negotiation symbolized a rare collaboration between Indian leaders and British authorities amidst growing unrest.

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