Thoughts on The Salt March and its contemporary relevance
PROF. N. RADHAKRISHNAN’S DISCUSSIONS FORUM Thoughts on The Salt March and its contemporary relevance “Great March for Liberty Begins” and “India under Revolt”-- these were the headlines in some of the prominent newspapers about the Salt March of 1930 under Gandhi which began on 12 March from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi sea shores, about 200 miles away. In Gandhi’s words he was seeking “ world sympathy in this battle of Right against Might ”. The Salt March is viewed globally today as an extremely important landmark in the history of popular movements in the world for freedom and justice. It was reported by media and historians that over 5 million people joyfully participated in this novel and exciting program braving all kinds of hardships. The selection of salt and the much criticized and despised Salt Act for expressing the indignation of a suppressed nation and its resolute and growing determination of the masses to stand up...