Question Q.12DescribeGS1GS1
Describe the significance of the Dandi March (1930) as the starting point of the Civil Disobedience Movement. Also, discuss the national and international reaction to the Dandi March and the Salt Satyagraha.
Introduction
Dandi March (1930) was the march by Gandhiji from his ashram to the Bands ~ 200 miles to break the root law by making 'own salt by boiling sea water.
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Main Body
Significance of Dandi March:
It started after Lord Irwin visiting Gandhiji's uneven demands.
It led to the civil disobedience movement after Ravi resolution.
as prelude to civil disobedience, matter got ready for movement.
Significance continued:
It showed the cruelty and extortionist policy of British - to tap even the basic necessity like salt.
Everyone used salt be it muslims or lower castes or working class (idea resonated with all tier strata of society)
Dandi March was slowly abused by all women - sarrodini Naidu, Guvrahi women, farmers, students and the like
National reactions:
Movement gained support from various sectors & regions
Coastal people from the last law, in Madras
Local leaders led people to support Gandhiji (is in Bengal, Chhagotalchord is in Madras)
However, Mullus Raque stayed away from Dandi March
International Reactions were also mixed:
British public thought supported, but way opposite
Americans also supported the movements
Soviets distributed the calendar politics
Account of Dandi March:
It proved the power of simple actions leading to massive change
Led to loss of title public support to British rule
Paved way for civil disobedience and round table conference
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Conclusion
Hence, Dandi March was a small but staple step to march to independence.
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- mentions key dates and locations
- discusses significance
Topper
LAKSHAY AGGARWAL
AIR 164
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country
Civil Disobedience Movement
Writing Stats
246
Total words
7
Paragraphs
16
Bullets
analytical
Tone