Question

Which mass struggle was launched by Gandhiji on non-violence lines in 1920? Explain in brief the programmes of such a campaign.

Answer 1

In 1920 Gandhiji launched the Non-Cooperation Movement. Non-Cooperation means withdrawal of all support and co-operation. The target of this programme was the British Government. It had only one objectives, and that was to cripple the Government and to create such problems of the administration that would make it difficult to function without the willing cooperation of the Indian people. Another objective was to make it known to the British that they could not run the administration of India even for a day unless the Indians cooperated with them. The people returned all titles, honours, award, degrees given by the government. They boycotted government functions, lawyers gave up their practice, student left school and colleges, teachers resigned from their post. People started boycotting Assembly and provincial elections and gave up their seats. People observed strikes and refused to pay taxes. Khadi became the symbol of freedom.