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Question
Why do you think Gandhi considered the Champaran episode to be a turning-point in his life?
Solution 1
Gandhi considered the Champaran episode to be a turning point in his life because he realised that civil disobedience, which had triumphed for the first time, could go a long way in the freedom struggle. Moreover, he had succeeded in making the peasants aware of their rights and becoming confident. This success, thus, proved the effectiveness of Gandhi’s method of non-violence and non-cooperation.
Solution 2
The British authority was deeply feared by the locals of Champaran. Indigo and the landlords' greed were the root of the issue. They had had the tenants plant indigo on 15% of their property and turn up all of the harvest to the landlords. The landlords were prepared to waive the aforementioned condition when synthetic indigo arrived. They sought compensation, unaware of the consequences, and the villagers complied. The peasants later demanded their money back after learning about synthetic indigo. To combat them, the landlords recruited thugs. Gandhi came to the conclusion that lawyers weren't necessary. He understood that in order to free people from their fear, which was challenging given their lack of education, it was required. However, he fought for their cause with his tenacity. He soon took the reins of a Satyagraha and nonviolent campaign. Gandhi was called to court, and there were numerous farmer protests all around the room. The British felt challenged by this. Champaran sharecroppers came barefoot to see Gandhi. Lawyers from Muzzafarpur also contacted him.
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