Which were the two types of demands mentioned by Gandhiji in his letter to Viceroy Irwin on 31st January 1930? Why was the abolition of ‘salt tax’ most stirring demand? Explain.(All India - 2013)
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Explanation:
The two types of demands mentioned by Gandhiji in his letter to Viceroy Irwin on 31st January 1930 were: (i) The reduction of land revenue. (ii) The abolition of salt tax. But abolition of 'salt tax' was most stirring demand because Gandhiji knew that salt-tax affected all sections of society, especially the poor.
On 31st March 1930, Mahatma Gandhi sent a letter
to Viceroy Irwin. Mahatma Gandhi had stated eleven
demands in this letter out of which some were of
general interest and some were specific demands of
different classes. The demands were wide ranging
in order to bring together everyone under a united
campaign.
The abolition of ‘Salt Tax’ was most stirring
demand because salt was the most important item in
food that is consumed by both rich and poor.