What agitations did Mahatma Gandhi run when he came to India from South Africa? Write about them briefly
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Mahatma Gandhi was known for his non-violence protest and was a leading figure of freedom movements whether in India or South Africa. With his efforts finally India got freedom from the colonial rule. He always gave importance to human rights. No doubt, Mahatma Gandhi is a true inspiration not only for the past generation but also for the generations to come with his ideology of non-violence, truth, tolerance and social welfare. On Gandhi Jayanti occasion let us have a look about some major nationalist movements that played a crucial role in the freedom struggle.
Before discussing major movements of Mahatma Gandhi let us see some work of Mahatma Gandhi in South Africa.
In 1906-07, Mahatma Gandhi started a Satyagraha in South Africa against the compulsory registration and passes for Indians.
In 1910, he announced Satyagraha against emigration and restriction in Natal (South-Africa).
Some influences on the carrier of Mahatma Gandhi
His socio-cultural background especially the impact of Vaishnav Movement.
Bhagvat Gita impact.
Impact of Bible.
John Ruskin’s text ‘Un to the Last’.
Impact of Emerson Thoreau
Impact of Leo Tolstoy
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Agitation is a feeling of aggravation, annoyance, or restlessness brought on by provocation — or in some cases, little to no provocation
As a result, on December 31, 1929, the Indian flag was unfurled in Lahore and the next January 26 was celebrated as the Indian Independence Day. Then, Gandhi started a Satyagraha campaign against the salt tax in March 1930.