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Did Gandhi’s influence help to achieve Indian Independence quicker or did he hinder it?

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Did Gandhi's influence help to achieve Indian Independence quicker or did he hinder it? "Gandhi was inevitable. If humanity is to progress, Gandhi is inescapable. He lived, thought and acted, inspired by a vision of humanity evolving toward a world peace and harmony. We may ignore him at our own risk." -Dr Martin Luther King.Jr - 1 This is one positive view on Gandhi by Martin Luther King. There were many others who had a lot to say about Gandhi. During World War 1, Gandhi became the political leader of the Indian nation. India's fight for freedom was an on going 'saga' for around 30 years. It is believed that even without Gandhi's contribution it would have achieved Independence after the end of World War 2. Therefore he cannot be the sole reason for India's freedom. An important point to note is that it was due to his leadership and guidance...

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