On one hand, the protest continues at Jantar Mantar and on the other hand, Sonam Wangchuck is also on a hunger strike. On July 20, they will all march to parliament. In such a situation, many people receive support. Now the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi has made a statement on this matter.
He expressed his opinion regarding the post. Historian and grandson of Mahatma Gandhi Rajmohan Gandhi, speaking to PTI, said that Mahatma Gandhi resorted to fasting not only to change the government but also to change the mindset of the people.
The first hunger strike against British rule took place in Ireland.
He further said that before India, the people of Ireland went on a hunger strike against British rule. Apart from this, Bhagat Singh and Jatin Das were also the first to go on a long hunger strike. But Mahatma Gandhi went on hunger strike for the first time in South Africa. In addition to this, he observed other minor and major fasts.
VIDEO | Historian and Mahatma Gandhi’s grandson Rajmohan Gandhi says, “Gandhi used fasting to change minds, not just governments.”
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The Delhi Police made a clear statement at the Parliament march: no permission was sought and we did not give it, Section 163 has been invoked.
Mahatma Gandhi tried to change the consciousness of people through his fast.
Mahatma Gandhi’s grandson Rajmohan Gandhi said: “It is true that he carried out many hunger strikes against the British rule. Apart from this, he went on hunger strike several times to change the consciousness of the people of India. He also fasted to maintain the unity of Hindus and Muslims. He further said that if the government talks or understands their demands, the fast can be broken. ‘
The demonstration will be held at Jantar Mantar from June 6.
Let us inform you that CJP has been holding a protest on the issue of education at Jantar Mantar since June 6th. At the same time, Sonam Wangchuck went on a 21-day hunger strike. Following this, on Saturday, citing a High Court order, the Delhi Police forcibly picked him up and admitted him to a hospital. Hearing a petition by his family members on Sunday, the Delhi High Court refused to transfer him to another hospital.
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