Champaran campaign

The Champaran campaign was a significant movement in 1917 led by Mahatma Gandhi in the Champaran district of Bihar, India. It aimed to address the grievances of indigo farmers who were forced to grow indigo under exploitative conditions imposed by British planters. Gandhi organized protests and investigations, advocating for the farmers' rights and better working conditions. The campaign marked Gandhi's first large-scale involvement in Indian politics and was pivotal in raising awareness about social justice and civil rights, ultimately contributing to the Indian independence movement. It demonstrated nonviolent resistance as an effective tool for social change.