Question

Why Gandhiji considered salt as powerful symbol that could unite the nation?
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Answer 1

Answer:

Mahatma Gandhi found in salt a powerful symbol that could unite the nation. The idea was to make the demands wide-ranging, so that all classes within Indian society could identify with them and everyone could be brought together in a united campaign. The most stirring of all was the demand to abolish the salt tax.

Answer 2

Explanation:

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Mahatma Gandhi found ‘salt’ a powerful symbol: Gandhiji sent a letter to Victory win stating eleven demands on 31st January 1930. The most stirring of all was to abolish the salt tax. Salt was one of the most essential items of food. Irwin was unwilling to negotiate. So, Gandhiji started famous salt march. The march was over 240 miles, from Sabarmati to Dandi. Thousands came to hear Gandhiji wherever he stopped. He urged them to peacefully defy the British. On 6th April he reached Dandi and violated the law.