Question

Gandhiji's was not a loyalty to abstractions; it was a loyalty to living, human beings. Why did Gandhiji continue his stay in Champaran even after Indigo share-cropping disappeared? (Indigo)

Answer 1

Gandhiji was not satisfied with mere political and economic solutions, so he wanted to bring about a change in the social and cultural conditions of Champaran. He noticed the unhealthy living conditions and poor sanitation in the village. He also realized the need for literacy. He decided to stay in Champaran even after the disappearance of Indigo share-cropping. A small farmer, Rajkumar Shukla, from a small district of Champaran, helped bring about a prominent change. He opened up schools in six different villages and several of his disciples and family members volunteered as teachers. Being a staunch believer of passive resistance, he championed the cause of the Champaran movement. His wife, Kasturba, worked on the personal cleanliness and community sanitation of the place. Gandhiji also hired a doctor for the improvement of the health conditions.
Thus, we can say that Gandhiji's was not a loyalty to abstractions. It was a loyalty to living, human beings. This also made him keen to eradicate the social and cultural backwardness of Champaran. Gandhiji exulted over them and made the villages feel self-dependent and undaunted.