Ahmedabad Mill Strike
In 1918, Hunger strikes and satyagraha were used by Gandhiji against the industrial owners and the region came to experience heavy monsoons which led to crop failure and also a plague. During the famines and plague, bonuses came to be provided to the workers, and stopped after the epidemic. This has resulted in the workers turning against them and demanding dearness allowances of 50 %. Gandhi organized a hunger strike for the same and during the Ahmedabad Mill strike, owners came to be granted a 35% wage hike.
Role of Mahatma Gandhi in Freedom Struggle
Role of Mahatma Gandhi in Freedom Struggle: The role of Mahatma Gandhi in the freedom struggle helped to shape Independence in India. The movements of Satyagraha and non-violent movements which were led by Mahatma Gandhi against British rule, played a very important role. He demanded a greater voice for Indians and also moved forward his satyagraha movement to start other important movements like Champaran, Bihar and later spread out throughout the country. Mahatma Gandhi jas led different movements for women’s empowerment, reduction of poverty, and untouchability, and for Swaraj.
In this article, we will learn about the role of Mahatma Gandhi in the freedom struggle, Champaran Satyagraha, Kheda Satyagraha, Ahmedabad mill strike, Non- cooperation movement, and civil disobedience movement in detail.
Table of Content
- Role of Mahatma Gandhi in the Freedom Struggle
- Activities Taken Up By Mahatma Gandhi in the Freedom Struggle
- Champaran Satyagraha (1917)
- Kheda Satyagraha (1918)
- Ahmedabad Mill Strike
- The Satyagraha Movement (1917-1918)
- Khilafat Movement (1919-1924)
- The Non-Cooperation Movement (1920)
- Civil Disobedience Movement (1930)
- The Quit India Movement