Mahatma Gandhi (1869 - 1948)
Fasts for Causes
Led strike on mill workers at Ahmedabad. Millowners agreed to arbitration after his three-day fast (his first fast in India).

Suspended mass disobedience because of violence at Chawri Chawra and undertook five-day fast of penance at Bardoli.

Began 'fast unto death' while in prison in protest of British action giving separate electorate to untouchables.

Concluded 'fast' in the presence of Rabindranath Tagore after the British accepted 'Yervada Pact'

Began fast at Aga Khan Palace to end deadlock between Viceroy and Indian leaders

Fasted and prayed to combat riots in Calcutta as India was partitioned and granted Independence

Undertook a fast for 5 days to bring about communal unity
Feb 1918 


1922


20 Sep 1932  


26 Sep 1932


10 Feb 1943 

Aug. 15, 1947 

13 Jan 1948 
A genuine fast cleanses the body, mind and soul. It crucifies the flesh and to that extent sets the soul free.
                        - Mahatma Gandhi on Fasting
Introduction
Short Biography
Leadership Analysis
Quotations
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Personal Fasts for Causes Arrests Major Events
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This website is created by Sue Franz as a class assignment for MG648, "Leadership"  of Master of Management Program at Aquinas College.