Satyagraha In Champaran

Satyagraha in Champaran by Rajendra Prasad is a first-hand account of Mahatma Gandhi’s pioneering civil disobedience movement in 1917, which marked the beginning of India’s nonviolent struggle for independence. The book chronicles the plight of indigo farmers oppressed by British planters in Champaran, Bihar, and Gandhi’s efforts to secure justice through peaceful resistance. Prasad, who played a key role in the movement, documents its planning, execution, and success, highlighting its moral courage, grassroots activism, and its lasting impact on India’s freedom struggle.