Question

what was the result of the cotton mill workers satyagraha in ahmdabad. what was the response of the government

Answer 1

• Cause of Tension

dispute between the workers and mill-owners of Ahmedabad

• Gandhi's Solution

Asked the labours to go for a strike and demand 35% increase in wages. However, he advised all to follow the path of non-viloence.Gandhi took to a fast which put pressure on the mill-owners who relented on the fourth day and agreed to give the workers a 35 per cent increase in wages.

• Government Response:

A committee was setup and consequently their wages were raised.