Dandi Yatra- Gandhiji | march of salt | struggle | March to dandi
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Serving notice on the Viceroy. Before commencing the March, Gandhiji on March 2, 1930, addressed a historic letter to the Viceroy.
The place Gandhiji selected as the site for his symbolic breaking of the provisions of the hated Salt Tax, was Dandi, a seaside village in Gujarat.
March 12. The Great March, which can be likened to Lord Buddha’s Mahabhinishkraman, commenced from the ashram premises on the banks of the river Sabarmati, Ahmedabad, at 6.30 a.m. on March 12, 1930.
Thousands flocked to the ashram… We walked on between to as far as the Chandola lake. I can never forget the scene.
Gandhiji’s energy at the age of 61 was amazing. Daily he walked 10 miles or more and addressed public meetings.
For more watch video
Serving notice on the Viceroy. Before commencing the March, Gandhiji on March 2, 1930, addressed a historic letter to the Viceroy.
The place Gandhiji selected as the site for his symbolic breaking of the provisions of the hated Salt Tax, was Dandi, a seaside village in Gujarat.
March 12. The Great March, which can be likened to Lord Buddha’s Mahabhinishkraman, commenced from the ashram premises on the banks of the river Sabarmati, Ahmedabad, at 6.30 a.m. on March 12, 1930.
Thousands flocked to the ashram… We walked on between to as far as the Chandola lake. I can never forget the scene.
Gandhiji’s energy at the age of 61 was amazing. Daily he walked 10 miles or more and addressed public meetings.
For more watch video