In 1939, Gandhiji wrote an article in the ‘Harijan’ called ‘The Only Way’ in which he said “... the Constituent Assembly alone can produce a constitution indigenous to the country and truly and fully representing the will of the people” one based on “unadulterated adult franchise for both men and women”. The popular demand in 1939 for a Constituent Assembly was, after several ups and downs conceded by Imperialist Britain in 1945. In July 1946, the elections were held. In August 1946, The Indian National Congress’ Expert Committee moved a resolution in the Constituent Assembly. This contained the declaration that India shall be a Republic where the declared social, economic, and political justice will be guaranteed to all the people of India.

Harijan was referred to which of the following by Gandhiji?

Untouchables Scheduled Tribes Other Backward classes All of the above.

Untouchables

In 1931, Gandhi invented the term ‘Harijan’ to be used for the ‘untouchable’ community which was popularised during the All India Harijan Tour.