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Gandhi

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Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi born 2nd of October 1869, more commonly known as Mahatma Gandhi, was born in Porbandar, Kanthiawar, India. He was well-known for his politics and activism against colonial rule as well as for advocating for India’s self-independence. Particularly during the time of Partition, Gandhi was committed in spreading unity amongst the people of India. He did not let differences of religion divide the Indian people to regaining independence.

In 1888, Gandhi arrived in London to study Law. Gandhi resided in notable places in London, including addresses at 15 St Charles Square, northern Kensington, and 52 St Stephen’s Gardens (formerly St Stephen’s Square), Bayswater. He was also well acquainted with societies like the London Indian Society as well as the Pan-Islamic Society, the National Indian Association, and the Northbrook Indian Society.

As well as his politics in London. Gandhi was also active and vocal on speaking about the treatment of Asians in Africa. When doing this, Gandhi consulted Lord Elgin, General and Viceroy of India, to address the discrimination Indians were experiencing in South Africa.

What was quite unique about Gandhi’s approach to India’s self-determination was the practise of satyagraha, a method of not only non-violence but a mental endurance of governance through truth. This commitment enabled Gandhi to lead against the opposition to the Raj of India.

By 1931, Gandhi was impacting everyday life in India as well as political life and national life. He was particularly active during the second Round Table conference in 1931, taking place in London. This was a significant moment as Gandhi voiced the issues facing the people of India, or at least claimed to. However, many of the delegates felt that Gandhi misrepresented the struggles facing the Indian people. This consequently led to little support and aid of the people of India and did not provide enough grounding to the future of India. This therefore also continued civil unrest as India’s future appeared unstable.