Gujarat: Today, March 12, is also a historical date. On this day, Bapu changed the course of the freedom movement and the Dandi March was inscribed in golden letters in the history of the freedom movement. In independent India too, this date has become a witness to a similar historical occasion, ushering in a new era. On March 12, 2022, the country started the Amrit Mahotsav of Independence from this Sabarmati Ashram. Dandi March played an important role in determining the holy land of independent India, in creating its background, in remembering that holy land and moving forward. And, the commencement of Amrit Mahotsav heralded India’s entry into the Amrit Kaal. Amrit Mahotsav created the same atmosphere of public participation in the country as was seen before independence. Every Indian would be happy to know about the Amrit Mahotsav of Independence, how widespread it was and how Gandhi’s thoughts were reflected in it. The countrymen know that during this program of the golden age of independence, more than 3 crore people took the oath of Panch Pran. More than 2 lakh Amrit Vatikas were constructed in the country. Care was taken for their complete development by planting more than 2 crore trees and plants. Not only this, a huge revolutionary work was done in the direction of water conservation, more than 70 thousand Amrit Sarovars were built. And we remember, the Har Ghar Tricolor campaign had become a very powerful medium of expression of patriotism in the entire country. Under the ‘Meri Maati, Mera Desh campaign’, crores of countrymen paid tribute to the martyrs of the country. During the Amrit Mahotsav, more than 2 lakh stone plaques have also been installed. Therefore, Sabarmati Ashram has become a pilgrimage site for the fight for freedom as well as the resolve for a developed India.
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