Historical Events tagged with "satyagraha"
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Congress Approves Quit India Resolution
During the Wardha session, the Indian National Congress approved the Quit India resolution, empowering Mahatma Gandhi to lead the struggle for India's independence from British rule. This resolution marked a pivotal moment in the Indian freedom movement, as it called for an end to British rule in India through non-violent means. The Congress party aimed to unite the nation against colonial oppression and emphasized the urgency for self-rule.
Continue ReadingGandhi's Defiant Declaration Against British Rule
Mahatma Gandhi led the Salt March, an act of civil disobedience against British colonial laws prohibiting the production of salt. The march began in March 1930 and concluded at the Arabian Sea coast, where Gandhi raised a lump of salt and mud, declaring that he was shaking the foundations of the British Empire. This symbolic act represented a turning point in India's struggle for independence and inspired movements worldwide demanding rights and justice.
Continue ReadingGandhi Leads Salt March Against British Rule
Mahatma Gandhi initiated the Salt March, a 240-mile journey to the Arabian Sea, to defy the British monopoly on salt in India. Starting in Sabarmati Ashram, thousands joined him, symbolizing a unified resistance against colonial laws. The march aimed to assert Indian rights and the need for self-sufficiency, drawing international attention to the Indian independence movement.
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