satyagraha

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  1. the form of nonviolent resistance initiated in India by Mahatma Gandhi in order to oppose British rule and to hasten political reforms

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  • Started taking an interest in Mohandas Gandhi, after watching the Ben Kingsley movie; did some research on satyagraha and his other theories and practices. —  Amanita.net
  • Finkelstein has been examining the writings of Mahatma Gandhi to learn how the nonviolent strategy of satyagraha for ending the British occupation of India might be applicable to Israel's occupation of Palestine.
  • They knew each other from their student days; while Sri babu was a great orator, Anugrah Narayan was handpicked by Mahatama Gandhi with Rajendra Prasad for the satyagraha. —  Yahoo! Answers: Latest Questions
  • Sabah's Haşmet Babaoğlu, however, said those who liken Kılıçdaroğlu to Gandhi seem to know nothing about him and his satyagraha, a philosophy and practice of nonviolent resistance. —  TODAY'S ZAMAN :: News
  • 'Getting back these objects through the non-violent approach will be the responsibility for us in India, as the possession of these items will be a challenge to our conscience for satyagraha and non-violence,' she said in a statement. —  India eNews
 

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