Mahatma Gandhi undertook his first visit to Assam from August 18 to 20, 1921. The visit was part of his nationwide tour to propagate the ideals of the Non-Cooperation Movement, promote the use of Khadi, and collect funds for the Tilak Swaraj Fund. He addressed public meetings in different parts of Assam during this visit.
When was Gandhiji visited Assam for the first time in connection with the National Freedom Movement in the year?
Asked in APSC CCE Prelims Exam 2013 · Topic: Gandhi and His Early Movement (Transition from Regional to National Leadership)
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