Describe the significance of the Dandi March (1930) as the starting point of the Civil Disobedience Movement. Also, discuss the national and international responses to the Dandi March and the Salt Satyagraha.
Introduction
Dandi March was a form of Salt satyagraha led by Gandhiji with followers embarking on a foot march from Sabarmati Ashram to coastal town of Dandi from (12th March, 1930) to (6th April, 1930).
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Dandi March was a form of Salt satyagraha led by Gandhiji with followers embarking on a foot march from Sabarmati Ashram to coastal town of Dandi from (12th March, 1930) to (6th April, 1930).
Significance of Dandi March:
British Rule: Gandhiji on (food, body on salt said that, "it is the most exploitative essence of the ingenuitiy of humans can devise"
(a) Refusal of consumption tax in Bihar, No rent, no revenue campaign in Egypt
Reactions to Dandi March & Salt Satyagraha:
I. National Reaction:
DEMONSTRATION EFFECT: C. Rajagopalan led Salt march on Tanjore coast, K. Kelappan on Kerala coast.
(a) Sarvthai Naidau led raid on Bhimavasa salt works.
Diagram
A map showing the route of Dandi March with locations marked including Sabarmati, Dandi, Karachi, and other coastal areas. Shows 'salt march route' and 'salt sea regions'
- Provides specific dates and locations
- Links salt march to broader anti-imperialist struggle
- Mentions multiple regional demonstrations
Wasim Ur Rahman
The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country
Civil Disobedience Movement
Dandi March and Salt Satyagraha
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