In Johannesburg, South Africa, while fighting discrimination against Indians. It was also the beginning of his methodology of civil disobedience and nonviolent protest.
Ahmedabad to dandi
to save India
Martin Luther King Jr.
at first he used protest methods like boycotts, strikes, civil disobedience, noncooperation and mass rallies then after learning about gandhi he too clung firmly to the principles of non-violence for more than ten years and followed in the foot steps of Mahatma Gandhi
Nelson Mandela got hit nonviolence ideas from Gandhi. He was first supporting violent acts with the ANC (African National Congress).
the 1928 movement of "Simon GO Back" in reply to the British Simon commission is arguably the first act of civil disobedience but the movement gained momentum with the "Dandi march" led by Mahatma Gandhi in 1930
I think it was to get independence from Great Britain.
as i know mahatma Gandhi was inspired for non-violence in south africa. Mohandas Gandhi saw that India needed help so he adapted their ways and was known for his civil disobedience. He was known for The Salt March and Homespun Movement. But the question as to where he first got the non violent concept is unknown.
The newspaper established by Mahatma Gandhi in South Africa was called "Indian Opinion." It was launched in 1903 and played a significant role in advocating for the rights of the Indian community in South Africa. Gandhi used the newspaper as a platform to promote nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience against discriminatory laws.
The name of Indira Gandhi father was Jawharlal Nehru. He was the first prime minister of India as well.
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