Following the Poona Pact in 1932, which addressed the issue of separate electorates for Depressed Classes, Mahatma Gandhi launched a campaign against untouchability. He founded the Harijan Sevak Sangh (initially named All India Anti-Untouchability League) in September 1932 to work for the eradication of untouchability and the welfare of the Harijans (his term for Dalits). This organization is often referred to as All India Harijan Samaj or Sangh.
Who founded the 'All India Harijan Samaj' in 1932?
Asked in WBPSC CS Prelims 2019 · Topic: Social Religious Movement (Eradication of Untouchability and Caste Discrimination Efforts)
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