The Salt March

The satyagraha march, was a campaign of nonviolent protest against the British salt tax in colonial India which began with the Salt March to Dandi on March 12, 1930. “The Salt March”, how it is known, was an important part of the Indian independence movement for drew worldwide attention for it through extensive newspaper and newsreel coverage.

Over 80,000 Indians were jailed as a result of the Salt Satyagraha including Mahatma Gandhi. He was arrested on May 5, 1930, just days before his planned raid on the Dharasana Salt Works

The campaign had a significant effect on changing world and British attitudes toward Indian independence and caused large numbers of Indians to actively join the fight for the first time. However, it failed to result in major concessions from the British.

"Gandhi Looked at the ocean and walked onto the beach. He took some salt in his hand and showed it to people. 'I am breaking the law', he said."

                         (Rollason, Jane. “Penguin Readers – Gandhi” 2008)