India will commemorate 95 years of the historic Dandi March on March 12 and April 6, 2025. The march, led by Mahatma Gandhi in 1930, challenged British salt laws and symbolized non-violent resistance. Events will be held nationwide, including a re-enactment from Sabarmati to Dandi and cultural tributes to mark its impact on India’s independence movement.

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• Dandi March began March 12, 1930; Gandhi led 241-mile protest to Dandi, Gujarat.
• Protested British salt tax; aimed to trigger mass civil disobedience across India.
• Re-enactment set for March 12, 2025; ceremonial event on April 6 in Dandi.
• Salt laws forced Indians to buy British salt; poor affected most.
• Gandhi broke salt law on April 6, 1930, symbolizing civil defiance.
• Thousands joined march; nationwide protests followed, many arrested.
• Women played key roles; Sarojini Naidu led after Gandhi’s arrest.
• Over 60,000 people arrested by British during Salt Satyagraha.
• March sparked national unity, inspired global attention to India’s cause.
• 2025 events to honour march as milestone in non-violent resistance history.