Question

Explain the effert of Gandhiji to uplift the untouchables

Answer 1

Mahatma Gandhi fought not only for independence but also the uplift of the most downtrodden and neglected sections of society. Gandhi ji called the Dalits 'harijans ' or 'children of God ' . He considered untouchability as a sin and felt that unless it was eradicated Swaraj was meaningless.

HE SAID ,"In battling against untouchability and I dedicating myself to that battle , I have no less an ambition than to see a complete regeneration of humanity."

Gandhi ji started an ashram at Sabarmati I'm Gujarat in 1916. Here he welcomed people of all castes and classes . He organised many campaigns to give untouchables access to temples, public wells , tanks and schools. He stared newapaper called 'harijan ' .

Ganhiji travelled across the India to talk about the evils of untouchability and to collect funds for the organisation.

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Answer 2

Answer:

1. Gandhiji declared that swaraj would not come for a hundred years if untouchability was not eliminated.

2. He called the untouchables Harijans children of God,

3. He organized satyagraha to secure them entry into temples and to assess to public wells, tanks, roads and schools,

4. He himself cleaned toilets to dignify the work of Bhangi (the Sweepers).

5. He persuaded the upper castes to change their heart and give up the sin of untouchability.