How did Gandhiji convert the National Movement into a Mass Movement? -SST 10th

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Gandhiji converted the National Movement into a Mass Movement by:  (i) His simple and saintly life and style of convincing the masses made him popular.  (ii) His undisputed leadership and magnetic personality.  (iii) His policy of non-violent Satyagraha.  (iv) His programmes of social reforms like fighting against untouchability.  (v) His commitment to Hindu-Muslim unity.

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