TNPSC Thervupettagam

Mahad Chavdar Tale Satyagraha Centenary 2026

March 22 , 2026 15 hrs 0 min 15 0
  • The centenary year of the historic Mahad Satyagraha was observed in Mahad, Raigad district, Maharashtra, on March 20, 2026.
  • The movement was led by B. R. Ambedkar on March 20, 1927, to assert the right of Dalits to access public water sources like the Chavdar Tale tank.
  • During the movement, thousands of people drank water from the tank, challenging social restrictions imposed on Dalits.
  • This event took place three years before the Salt Satyagraha and became an early example of the civil rights struggle in India.

 

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