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By Leah Das
Picketing, protesting and khadi cloth were just some of the things that landed my grandfather in prison at the hands of the British empire.
He and his friends were followers of Gandhi, and they spent at least 21 years using peaceful methods to resist British rule, until the partition of India in 1947. They bought land together, grew food, spun and wove cotton khadi, sold goods to counter British imports, and picketed and protested as part of their resistance. Added together, he spent around three years in prison for his activism.
My grandfather’s story echoes those of others who’ve fought hard for a different future. Whose activism pushes for justice and equity for marginalised groups. Yet, while his story fascinates, it haunts me too. The courage to take action in such a direct way evades me – despite it being in the blood.
‘Activist’ has never felt like a label I can claim, or even pulled to claim. Even though urgent action is needed for nature and its people. Even tho...
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