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A scene of illegality : Gandhis followers picking up salt on the seashore at Dandi at the culmination of the Salt March in India to protest against the British tax on salt
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Followers Gandhi Protest Protesting Salt
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This evocative black-and-white photograph captures a pivotal moment in Indian history: the culmination of Mahatma Gandhi's Salt March at the seashore of Dandi on April 6, 1930. In defiance of the British-imposed salt tax, Gandhi and thousands of his followers embarked on a 24-day, 240-mile (386 km) march from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi, India. The unlawful act of picking up salt from the shore, which was forbidden without a British license, was a symbolic protest against the oppressive British rule and their exploitative taxation policies. The Salt March, also known as the Salt Satyagraha, was a key component of India's struggle for independence. It marked the beginning of a series of nonviolent civil disobedience campaigns that would challenge the British Raj's authority and ultimately lead to India's freedom. The scene depicted in this image, with Gandhi and his followers peacefully collecting salt, underscores the power of collective action and the determination to challenge unjust laws. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the courage and resilience of those who fought for India's independence. It is a testament to the enduring spirit of nonviolent resistance and the indomitable will of the human spirit in the face of adversity. The Salt March and the broader Indian independence movement continue to inspire people around the world, as they remind us of the importance of standing up for our beliefs and fighting for justice and freedom.
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