March to Dandi

The March to Dandi was a significant event in India's struggle for independence in 1930. Led by Mahatma Gandhi, it was a 24-day march covering about 240 miles from Sabarmati Ashram to the coastal village of Dandi. The purpose was to protest Britain’s salt monopoly and tax, which affected everyday Indians. Gandhi and thousands of followers made salt from the sea as an act of civil disobedience, symbolizing resistance to unjust laws. The march galvanized widespread support for the independence movement and highlighted the power of nonviolent protest.