What discrimination does Mahatma Gandhi face during his stay in South Africa?
Political ScienceClass 6AllAnswered 6 Apr 2026
Answer
The famous leader who faced discrimination was the father of India, Mahatma Gandhi. He faced discrimination when he was in South Africa. He faced discrimination directed at black South African and Indians. One day in the court at Durban, he was asked to remove his turban by the magistrate. Another incident was that he was thrown off a train after his refusal to move from the first class to a third class.
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