Mahatma Gandhi’s way of using non-violence (called ahimsa) had a big effect on his friendships with other leaders in India.

1. Working Together:

   • Gandhi worked hand in hand with Jawaharlal Nehru. Nehru liked Gandhi’s ideas and together they made the Indian National Congress (INC) a strong group against British rule. Because of their teamwork, the INC grew a lot! The membership increased from just 500 members in 1900 to over 15,000 by 1920.

2. Problems with Jinnah:

   • Gandhi’s strong belief in non-violence created some distance between him and Muhammad Ali Jinnah. This was especially clear during talks about changes to the government. Jinnah wanted to speak up for Muslim rights in a more forceful way, which led to their disagreement and a split.

3. Effect on Plans:

   • Gandhi’s ideas attracted many people to join him. For example, over 2 million folks took part in the Salt March in 1930! However, his focus on non-violence made it hard for him to work with leaders who wanted to take direct action. This disagreement played a part in the division of India in 1947.