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@article{204186,
        author = {Mrs. S. Sharmila},
        title = {Salt Satyagraha Movement in Vedaranyam},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {1},
        pages = {1552-1559},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=204186},
        abstract = {The paper provides a detailed account of the Salt Satyagraha Movement in Tamil Nadu during the Indian independence struggle, particularly focusing on activities in Vedaranyam. While British policy aimed at granting Dominion Status, the Indian National Congress sought complete independence, authorizing civil disobedience including salt tax refusal. Gandhi initiated the movement through the Salt Satyagraha, challenging the oppressive Salt Tax with the historic Dandi March. The movement galvanized nationwide participation, including significant involvement from Tamil Nadu, marking a pivotal stage in India's struggle for freedom. This movement targeted the oppressive Salt Tax, symbolizing British exploitation, and became a significant step in India's freedom struggle. Rajagopalachari led a march from Tiruchirappalli to Vedaranyam to defy the Salt Laws, garnering widespread public support despite government opposition and intimidation. The movement involved extensive local propaganda, volunteer recruitment, and disciplined nonviolent resistance. The British government employed measures to suppress public protests and propaganda in order to counter the movement. Ultimately, the Salt Satyagraha in Vedaranyam, alongside movements across Tamil Nadu, fostered significant mobilization among contributing to civil disobedience movement against British rule.},
        keywords = {Civil Disobedience Movement, Salt Satyagraha, Vedaranyam, Salt Tax, C. Rajagopalachari, Tamil Nadu, etc},
        month = {June},
        }