End abuse of state power & 9 other ways to relive freedom's promise

Aug 13, 2022 | 21:45 IST

From embracing values and not just symbols to remembering the many strands of diverse opinions and communities that won India her freedom – 10 suggestions to revive the August spirit

A fistful of salt by the seaside at Dandi became an ocean’s roar of resistance. Green rice fields at Champaran became battle grounds of satyagraha. Many such small places etched their place in history by playing an integral part in India’s non-violent struggle for independence until finally the Tricolour was hoisted at Red Fort on August 15, 1947.

Today, 75 years after Independence, how can we revive that August spirit? Here are 10 suggestions:

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End abuse of state power & 9 other ways to relive freedom's promise

From embracing values and not just symbols to remembering the many strands of diverse opinions and communities that won India her freedom – 10 suggestions to revive the August spirit

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End abuse of state power & 9 other ways to relive freedom's promise

From embracing values and not just symbols to remembering the many strands of diverse opinions and communities that won India her freedom – 10 suggestions to revive the August spirit

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