Mahatma Gandhi founded the Harijan Sevak Sangh in September 1932 while he was imprisoned in Yerawada Jail during his fast unto death against the Communal Award's provision for separate electorates for depressed classes. The organization was initially named the All India Anti-Untouchability League. Its purpose was to eradicate untouchability and work for the welfare of the depressed classes, whom Gandhi termed 'Harijans'.
The former name of Harijan Sevak Sangh was
Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2014 · Topic: Social Religious Movement (Eradication of Untouchability and Caste Discrimination Efforts)
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Answer: A. All India Anti-Untouchability League
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