Khan Market Gang Jibe: The Clash of India's Elite and the Legacy of Gandhi

The ongoing discourse surrounding the elites versus the masses in India is exemplified by the contrast between Mahatma Gandhi, a mass leader who emerged from privilege, and the current socio-political landscape. This piece explores the implications of pri

Khan Market Gang Jibe: The Clash of India's Elite and the Legacy of Gandhi
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Khan Market Gang Jibe: The Clash of India's Elite and the Legacy of Gandhi

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When it comes to the elites vs masses, privilege and merit we are brought to the unique example of Mahatma Gandhi, a mass leader born into privilege, went to a good school, went to study abroad to one of the most elite law colleges in the world and yet managed to give it all up to lead one of the biggest freedom struggles of the world. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was a lawyer in South Africa, earn as salary close to 15,000 used a year and bought a ticket to travel 1st class, but when he was thrown off the train, his life took a drastic turn Gandhi, a privileged man, lead the rest of his life as a 'fakir', was the force behind India’s freedom struggle.

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