India’s independence movement observes a day of self-rule
On January 26, 1930, India’s independence movement observed a day of self-rule.
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The Event
On January 26, 1930, India’s independence movement observed a day of self-rule.
The Political Context
The Indian National Congress used the observance of Purna Swaraj to mobilize support for complete independence from British rule.
The transition
The date identifies a particular declaration, vote or transfer. Independence often involved negotiations and institution building before and after that point.
Reading the Historical Record
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About the Historical Recreation
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Sources
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