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On 12 March 2026, India commemorated the 96th anniversary of the Dandi March, one of the most significant events of the Indian freedom struggle. Led by Mahatma Gandhi, the march symbolized mass civil resistance against British colonial rule and marked the beginning of the nationwide Civil Disobedience Movement in 1930.
Historical Background
The Dandi March was launched in protest against the Salt Act 1882, which imposed a tax on salt and gave the British government a monopoly over its production and sale. Since salt was an essential commodity used by all sections of society, especially the poor, the tax became a powerful symbol of colonial exploitation.
The decision to launch the movement was taken after the Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress 1929, which declared Purna Swaraj (complete independence) as India’s goal.
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Explore the Dandi March (Salt Satyagraha) of 1930 - a pivotal civil disobedience movement led by Gandhi that symbolized mass resistance against British colonial rule and transformed India's freedom struggle.
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