12 March, the Dandi March
12 March, the Dandi March, also known as the Salt March, was one of the most symbolic acts of peaceful resistance led by Mahatma Gandhi against British rule in India. The event took place between 12 March and 6 April 1930, as part of the civil disobedience movement against the colonial salt tax.
The march began in Sabarmati in the state of Gujarat and travelled about 385 km to the coastal village of Dandi, where Gandhi and his followers produced salt from seawater in defiance of British laws. The non-violent protest inspired millions of Indians to defy colonial oppression and marked a turning point in the struggle for Indian independence.
To this day, the Dandi March is remembered as a symbol of peaceful resistance and courage. Its anniversary is celebrated in India as a moment of reflection on the importance of freedom, civil resistance and the struggle for human rights.
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