"dandi-march"

Gandhi had launched the march on this day from his Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi to protest the British tax on salt

Ahmedabad: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday flagged off ‘Dandi Cycle Yatra’ on the occasion of the 92nd anniversary of the Dandi March in Ahmedabad. The Dandi Cycle Yatra, organised by Gujarat Vidyapeeth, left for Dandi from Kocharab Ashram in Ahmedabad. The Dandi March or Salt Satyagrah was organised by Mahatma Gandhi from the […]

Kolkata: The Vijay Singh-trained Dandi March appeals most for the Sparkling Clear Handicap 1100 metres, a handicap for horses rated 61-86, rated 41-66 eligible and the feature event of the races to be held here on Tuesday. No false rails. The first race starts at 2.00 p.m. SELECTIONS 1. Zodiac Prince 1, Buddyholly 2, Occitania […]

Says he adopted Mahatma’s principle of non-violence; launches Azaadi ka Amrut Mahotsav

Led by Mahatma Gandhi, 78 people had started the Dandi Yatra on March 12, 1930 from Sabarmati Ashram by announcing the 'Salt Satyagraha'.

The Prime Minister will flag off the Dandi March from the Ashram today, as part of 'Amrit Mahotsav' programme to mark 75 years of India's independence.