Question

Why did Gandhiji participate in the Khilafat Movement?

Answer 1

Gandhiji saw in the Khilafat Movement an opportunity for uniting the Hindus & Muslims. He said that the Congress plea for Hindu- Muslim unity "would be an empty phrase if the Hindus hold aloof from the Muslims when their vital interests are at stake". Mahatma Gandhi was elected as President of the All - India Khilafat Conference in November 1919. He advised the Khilafat Committee to adopt a policy of Non-Cooperation with the Government.