Question

Explain the measures taken by Gandhiji to eliminate the problem of untouchability?

Answer 1

Answer:

He organised satyagraha to secure them entry into temples, and access to publicwells, tanks, roads and schools. 3. He himself cleaned toilets to dignify the work of the bhangi (the sweepers), and persuaded upper castes to change their heart and give up 'the sin of untouchability'.

Answer 2

Explanation:

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.