Question

Describe Gandhi’s role in the campaign against untouchability.

Answer 1

Instruction: Discuss Gandhi’s contribution in the campaign against untouchability.

Solution: Gandhi was deeply influenced by the ideas of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on the caste system. He shifted to the Satyagraha Ashram at Wardha. At the same time he undertook an all-India tour called the Harijan Tour and started the Harijan Sevak Sangh to work for the removal of discriminations. He worked to promote education, cleanliness and hygiene and giving up of liquor among the depressed class. An important part of the campaign was the Temple Entry Movement. 8 January 1933 was observed as ‘Temple Entry Day’. The work among the depressed classes and the tribals took the message of nationalism to the grassroots.