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Centenary of the 1924 Belgaum Congress session session is celebrated in Belagavi on December 26 and 27 by the Karnataka government
Significance of the 1924 Belgaum Session
Gandhiji chaired the session, shaping Congress into a movement for social and economic change, beyond just political freedom.
Gandhi discussed his vision of Swaraj (self-rule) and Sarvodaya (the upliftment of all), focusing on social justice alongside political independence.
Discussions focused on untouchability, khadi, village industries, Hindu-Muslim unity, and social services.
Gandhi made khadi and hand-spinning mandatory for Congress members, linking independence to self-reliance.
Reduced the Congress membership fee by 90% and emphasized the social duties of members.
Gandhi advocated for cow protection linked to farmers' welfare, but opposed violence against Muslims over beef consumption.
Gandhi held sessions on town planning and sanitation, focusing on social equality.
The session included performances by artists like Vishnu Digambar Paluskar and Gangubai Hangal.
A well, "Pampa Sarovara," was built to serve the Congress session and still provides water today.
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