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Hrishikesh AlareAIR 61· 2022

Question 12Shed light onGS1GS1

Shed light on the use of symbols and symbolic language by Mahatma Gandhi for both integrating masses into the National Movement and against social evils.

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Introduction

Mahatma Gandhi since he arrived from Africa understood the importance of symbols in ensuring participation of masses in national movement

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Main Body

1. He toured India before assuming leadership and there got to know the real, rural India.

2. His dressing style of simple khadi resonated with the masses as they could relate to him.

3. Use of non-cooperation khilafat movement to ensure Hindu-Muslim unity and inclusion of latter in the movement.

4. Use of Charkhi to show the importance of rural industries & coming.

5. Demands (1) that be made to lord burn during disobedience movement encompassed the need of each Indian class from industrialists to labourers

6. Use of Salt as symbol for satyagraha due to its everyday use, high tariff and easy manufacture

Against social evils:

1. Toured India comparing against untouchability.

2. Even used the term 'Harijan' to show the importance of the community in Indian society

3. He shifted his ashram to Wardha to highlight the importance of elimination of untouchability.

4. Encouraged participation of women in social life

5. Toured Bengal determining during the partition plot.

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Conclusion

The above example highlight the correct of Mahatma Gandhi with the masses. Current symbolism in Indian politics is scent of this

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  • Identifies Gandhi's strategic understanding of symbols
  • Provides concrete examples (khadi, khilafat movement)
  • Links symbols to mass participation
  • Shows understanding of religious inclusivity strategy

Topper

Hrishikesh Alare

AIR 612022

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Modern Indian History

The Freedom Struggle

Mahatma Gandhi's symbolism in national movement

Writing Stats

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Total words

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Analytical and structured

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