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In 1918, along with Kheda movement in Gujarat, Gandhiji organised another movement regarding the problems of textile mill workers. Name the place associated with the movement.
In 1918, along with Kheda movement in Gujarat, Gandhiji organised another movement regarding the problems of textile mill workers. Name the place associated with the movement.
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The correct option is B Ahmadabad
In 1918 along with Kheda movement Gandhi also took part in another movement. It was known as Ahmadabad Satyagraha. Gandhiji led the mill-workers in Ahmadabad in a strike against the mill-owners who had refused to pay them higher wages. When the workers seemed to weaken, he provided support to them by undertaking a fast. Afraid of the consequences, the mill-owners agreed on the fourth day of the fast to give a 35% increase in wages.
In 1918 along with Kheda movement Gandhi also took part in another movement. It was known as Ahmadabad Satyagraha. Gandhiji led the mill-workers in Ahmadabad in a strike against the mill-owners who had refused to pay them higher wages. When the workers seemed to weaken, he provided support to them by undertaking a fast. Afraid of the consequences, the mill-owners agreed on the fourth day of the fast to give a 35% increase in wages.
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