Mahatma Gandhi’s Philosophy of Non-cooperation
by Non-cooperation and peaceful resistance were Mahatma Gandhi’s weapons in the fight against injustice.
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Non-cooperation and peaceful resistance were Mahatma Gandhi’s weapons in the fight against injustice.In Jallianwala Bagh massacre of civilians by British troops caused deep sorrow to the nation leading to increased public anger and acts of violence.
It was after this massacre and subsequent violence,Gandhiji’s mind focused upon obtaining complete self-government and control of all Indian government institutions maturing into Swaraj or complete independence.
In December 1921 under Gandhiji’s leadership,Congress adopted the goal of Swaraj.Gandhiji expanded his non-violence platform to include the swadeshi policy of the boycott of foreign made goods,use of handspun cloth or Khadi by all Indians instead of British made textiles.Gandhiji exhorted Indian people to spend time each day spinning Khadi in support of Independence movement.This was to inculcate discipline and dedication among the people.Gandhiji also urged people to boycott British educational institutions law courts to resign from government employment and to return British titles and honors.
Non cooperation movement enjoyed widespread appeal and success and led to huge participation of people from all sections of the society. Yet as the movement reached its apex,it ended abruptly as a result of violent clash in the town of Chauri-Chaura,Uttar Pradesh in Feb 1922.Fearing that the movement was about to take a turn towards violence ,Gandhiji called off the noncooperation movement.
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