Question

Gandhiji introduced new ideas in politics and adopted new methods to give a new direction to the political movement. In this context, answer the following question.

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

Answer 1

Gandhiji realised the importance and power of the organised masses. He was of the opinion that a few leaders or individuals would not be able to win freedom. It is the power of the masses which will force the Britishers to leave the country. In $1920$, he launched Non-Co-operation Movement, in which workers, women, students, farmers all participated. Non-Cooperation Movement included the following programmes.

(i) The boycott of legislative Councils.

(ii) The boycott of the law-courts by the lawyers.

(iii) The boycott of government schools & colleges.

(iv) The boycott of British goods.

(v) Hindu-Muslim unity.

(vi) Removal of untouchability.

(vii) Promotion of Swadeshi products.

(viii) Prohibition of intoxicating drinks.