Article written by Kenyan Scholar Sevagram visit
The original text is translated into Malayalam and published in Madhyamam on September 29 2024.
The 1924 Belgaum Congress Session:A Pictorial Narrative of Mahatma Gandhi’s Presidential Debut
A Project of Library and Research Centre, Sevagram Ashram Pratishthan, Wardha, Maharashtra Preface The 1924 Belgaum Congress Session holds an iconic place in India's struggle for independence, marking the presidential debut of Mahatma Gandhi. This significant event was the 39th edition of the Indian National Congress, held in Belgaum (now Belagavi), Karnataka. Gandhi's presidency was a defining moment, as it was the only time he presided over a Congress session. Gandhi's leadership transformed the Congress into a mass movement, shifting its focus from elite politics to grassroots mobilization. His presidency provided a significant boost to the Congress, bridging the divide between two factions and bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds and faiths to work towards a common goal of Indian independence. As we commemorate the centenary of Gandhi's presidency, we are reminded of his unwavering commitment to communal unity. This pictorial book, a project of...
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