History: September 24 (#1)

History: September 24 (#1)
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September 24, 1932 Mahatma Gandhi and B. R. Ambedkar agree to the Poona Pact, which reserved seats in the Indian provincial legislatures for the "Depressed Classes" (Untouchables).

Commentary

Commentary

On September 24, in the year 1932: Mahatma Gandhi and B. R. Ambedkar agree to the Poona Pact, which reserved seats in the Indian provincial legislatures for the "Depressed Classes" (Untouchables). The Poona Pact of September 1932 was a negotiated settlement between Mahatma Gandhi and B. Why September 24, 1932 matters: Mahatma Gandhi and B. R. Ambedkar agree to the Poona Pact, which reserved seats in the Indian provincial legislatures for the "Depressed Classes" (Untouchables). What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards. Historical context: September 24, 1932 The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience. The event on this day: Mahatma Gandhi and B. R. Ambedkar agree to the Poona Pact, which reserved seats in the Indian provincial legislatures for the "Depressed Classes" (Untouchables). Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poona_Pact (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)