Salt March Led from "summary" of GANDHI A Biography for Children and Beginners by Ravindra Varma
The Salt March was a civil disobedience movement led by Mahatma Gandhi in 1930. It was a protest against the British rule in India and was instrumental in the eventual independence of the country. Thousands of people participated in the march, making it an iconic event in Indian history.- In 1930, Mohandas K. Gandhi led a march of Indian nationalists protesting the British rule in India. This became known as the Salt March led by Gandhi.
- The purpose of the protest was to take a stand against the oppressive salt tax imposed on Indians by the British government.
- Hundreds of thousands gathered to follow the leader on this remarkable journey to petition the British Empire and demand the right to make their own salt.
- Upon their arrival at the sea, Gandhi scooped up a handful of salt which ignited excitement throughout the crowd. It demonstrated the success of the protest and continued defiance to unjust laws.
- The march put pressure on the British Raj and eventually caused them to revoke the law prohibiting the making of salt locally.
- This significant event promoted non-violence throughout the world as a political choice during civil disobedience.
- On the march, many spoke up for their rights and made commitments to never compromise in the future. They marched for almost three weeks until they reached their destination - the coast of the Arabian Sea.
- This march showed the power and strength of nonviolent civil disobedience and the belief that everyone should be treated equally regardless of race or religion.
