In 1921, during which one of the following tours, Gandhiji shaved his

In 1921, during which one of the following tours, Gandhiji shaved his head and began wearing loincloth in order to identify with the poor?

Ahmadabad

Champaran

Chauri Chaura

South India

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In September 1921, while on a tour of South India, Mahatma Gandhi witnessed the abject poverty of people in Madurai. He was deeply moved by their inability to afford adequate clothing. In solidarity with the poor and as a symbol of his commitment to Swadeshi and simple living, he decided to shave his head and adopt the loincloth as his permanent attire. This change marked a significant moment in his life and struggle.

The Champaran movement took place in 1917. The Ahmedabad mill strike happened in 1918. The Chauri Chaura incident occurred in February 1922, leading to the suspension of the Non-Cooperation Movement. Gandhiji’s adoption of the loincloth happened in September 1921, during his tour of South India.

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