Question

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Ahmedabad Mill Strike:
1. The dispute was between the Indian labourers and the British Government.
2. The workers demanded a plague bonus of 50% of their wages whereas the Mill owner was agreeing to grant a bonus of only 10%.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

• A.
  2 only
• B.
  Neither 1 nor 2
• C.
  Both 1 and 2
• D.
  1 only

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Neither 1 nor 2
The owner of the Mill was Ambalal Sarabhai who was Gandhi's friend. He was an Indian Industralist. The workers wanted a raise of 50% whereas the mill owner was insisting on a payment of onlu 20%. Gandhi adviced the workers to settle for 35%. This challenged the concept of Satyagraha as Gandhi was up against his own friend, yet fought for justice.