Mahatma Gandhi and Indian National Movement: An Assessment of the Role of North Haryana Region

Abstract

Mahatma Gandhi is also known as “father of the Nation” in India and world context. He played a marvellous role in Indian National Movement, a historic campaign for independence from the British colonial rule in India. Gandhi life’s and leadership left a lifelong massage on India’s history and world at large. His commitment to nonviolence, Civil-Disobedience and tired less sacrifice to justice and equality made him iconic personality in the struggle for India’s freedom. Gandhi journey as a political pioneer and spiritual leader started in South Africa. He began a movement on the basis of principle of Satyagaraha, and Ahimsa against the tyranny government which had been to violate the civil rights of Indians. After achieved his goal and charm as a charismatic figure in South Africa he returned to India. 

Gandhi’s return to India in 1915 began a new chapter in Indian history. It marked the beginning of his active involvement in the Indian National Movement. His entry in Indian Independence changes the direction and condition of the movement also which was the need of that time in Indian perspective. Through his philosophy of “Satyagraha” Truth- force, he advocated peaceful resistance and non-cooperation with the British authorities, believing that moral strength could ultimately overcome brute force. His leadership during pivotal campaigns like Non-Cooperation, Salt March, and Quit India Movement mobilized millions of Indians, transcending the boundaries of caste, class and religion.

Mahtma Gandhi’s influences extended far beyond the political realm; he championed the causes of rural empowerment, self-reliance and the upliftment of the marginalized classes of the society. His commitment to the idea of a united secular and free India became a guiding light for the leaders and masses alike. Gandhi was a practical revolutionary in his ideas, actions and thoughts because which he thought he did performed practically in Indian National Movement. However, He changed his strategy as per time and situation of India and world scenario.

The purpose of our to write this research article to examine the following questions which has directly concerned the role of the people of North Haryana region in Indian National movement under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi and in the process of making of modern India.

1. Why people of North Haryana accept the Gandhian methods and techniques for fight for India’s Freedom


2. What was the perception of Mahatma Gandhi towards the Haryana and Haryanavi people?


3. How Northern Haryana masses contributed in the Mahatma’s Movements which were straightly concerned to freedom of India.

How northern Haryana women reacted and participated in Gandhian Movement in this region.