PM Modi reveals the uniqueness of the Gandhian struggle

Writing a piece titled 'Why India and World Need Gandhi' in New York Times on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi explained what set apart Gandhian struggle from or mass movements in world. He also shared his understanding of Mahatma’s philosophy of n-violence and how it led to peaceful revolutions across globe. Furrmore, PM elaborated on Gandhi’s view on nationalism. 

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What distinguishes Gandhian struggle 

PM Modi listed two points to showcase uniqueness of Gandhi’s struggle. First, he focused on Mahatma’s ability to create a mass agitation in form of ‘Dandi March’ based on an issue like tax imposed on salt. or and most important distinguishing factor was participation of people in huge numbers. According to him, this was despite fact that Gandhi never held any public office.  

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He wrote, “Who else could have created a mass agitation through a pinch of salt! During colonial rule, Salt Laws, which placed a new tax on Indian salt, h become a burden. Through Dandi March in 1930, Gandhi challenged Salt Laws. His picking up a small lump of natural salt from Arabian Sea shore led to historic civil disobedience movement. re have been many mass movements in world, many strands of freedom struggle even in India, but what sets apart Gandhian struggle and those inspired by him is wide-scale public participation. He never held ministrative or elected office. He was never tempted by power.” 

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PM Modi pays hom

Earlier, in day, PM paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat in New Delhi. He highlighted Gandhi's commitments and his vision for  empowerment of poor. 

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