Champaran Movement

The Champaran Movement was a significant protest in India during 1917, led by Mahatma Gandhi. It arose in the Champaran district of Bihar, where farmers were forced to grow indigo for British planters under harsh conditions. The farmers faced exploitation and unfair treatment. Gandhi organized the movement to advocate for their rights, demanding better working conditions and fair compensation. This grassroots effort marked Gandhi's first active involvement in the Indian independence struggle and highlighted the plight of rural peasants, fostering a spirit of resistance against colonial rule. The movement ultimately brought significant reforms to the farmers' situation.