Question

. While holding a first-class ticket Gandhiji was ordered by a railway official to shift to the van compartment.On his refusal to comply with the unjust order, a constable was called to push him out with bag and baggage.Identify the railway station where this incident took place.

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Answer 1

Answer:

Pietermaritzburg station in South Africa

Explanation:

On the night of June 7, 1893, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, a young lawyer then, was thrown off the train's first class “whites-only” compartment at Pietermaritzburg station in South Africa for refusing to give up his seat.

Answer 2

The incident took place at the Maritzburg railway station.

• To travel from Durban to Pritoria, Gandhiji boarded a train. He had a ticket to a compartment in the first class.
• A British man descended from the train and came to his compartment. The train entered Morrisberg station. He thrashed, explaining how sitting in the same compartment was a coolie.
• Gandhiji, however, was firm and did not move, but said he had a ticket. This angered the Britisher the way he spoke, and ordered him to move or else he will be thrown out. Still he didnt move.
• The officer got angry and called the guard. The guard clutched Gandhiji 's hand and also threw his luggage, pushing him down the train.
• Neither did Gandhiji go to another compartment, nor did he touch his luggage. The insult vexed him greatly. There he stood, and the train departed.