Synopsis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated the Dandi March on its 80th anniversary, highlighting its significance in India's freedom struggle. The Gujarat government erected 22 memorials along the route, preserving this historic event and enhancing public awareness through the Dandi Heritage Route Project.Key Takeaways
- **Dandi March** initiated by Mahatma Gandhi in 1930
- **386 km** journey symbolizing resistance against British rule
- **20 memorials** established along the route
- **Dandi Heritage Route Project** promotes historical awareness
- **Dandi Kutir Museum** and **National Salt Satyagraha Memorial** enhance visitor experience
New Delhi, March 12 (NationPress) On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored the participants of the Mahatma Gandhi-led Dandi March of 1930, deeming it a pivotal moment in India's fight for freedom.
It was on this day (March 12) that Mahatma Gandhi, accompanied by 72 Satyagrahis, embarked on a 386 km journey, igniting a revolution against British colonial rule. This non-violent resistance catalyzed a wave of civil disobedience that resonated throughout the nation, bolstering the struggle for Independence.
Each year, citizens celebrate the spirit and strength of the civil disobedience movement that heralded the decline of British authority.
The 80th anniversary of the Dandi March was particularly significant, as the Gujarat government, under Narendra Modi, implemented extensive measures to document the Yatra, not merely through textbooks but also through tangible monuments.
This served as a timeless homage to the Dandi March and India's quest for freedom.
Modi Story, a popular account on X, has provided an elaborate narrative on how memorials were constructed at 22 significant locations along the Dandi March route to vividly illustrate the struggles and fight for Independence.
“Previously, the yatra was largely confined to historical texts and reminiscences. On the 80th anniversary of the Dandi March, Narendra Modi, then Chief Minister of Gujarat, envisioned a permanent way to honor this iconic event under the Dandi Heritage Route Project,” it stated.
“This initiative carefully traced the exact 386 km route of the Yatra. Memorials were built at 22 notable stops where Gandhi ji and Satyagrahis paused,” it added.
These sites were enhanced with overnight accommodations, commemorative pillars, and plaques displaying Mahatma Gandhi's messages and historical insights about the march.
According to the Modi Story account, two additional landmarks were subsequently created – the Dandi Kutir Museum and the National Salt Satyagraha Memorial.
The Dandi Kutir Museum was inaugurated in 2015 at the Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre in Ahmedabad, featuring cutting-edge interactive audio-visual exhibits that narrate the journey.
The National Salt Satyagraha Memorial was launched in Dandi in 2019, showcasing 80 statues, including Mahatma Gandhi and Satyagrahis, along with visual depictions of the march.
