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Today in History: C. Rajagopalachari leads non-violent Vedaranyam March

4/13/2026

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On April 13, 1930, C. Rajagopalachari initiated the Vedaranyam March, a non-violent protest against the British salt tax, mirroring Gandhi's Dandi March. The march began in Trichinopoly and aimed to challenge colonial laws on salt production. Rajagopalachari's leadership marked a significant moment in India's struggle for independence.

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On April 13, 1930, C. Rajagopalachari initiated the Vedaranyam March, a non-violent protest against the British salt tax, mirroring Gandhi's Dandi March. The march began in Trichinopoly and aimed to challenge colonial laws on salt production. Rajagopalachari's leadership marked a significant moment in India's struggle for independence.