Dandi march
[Music Cue 1: Soft instrumental of "Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram" plays as the
Narrator steps forward.]
Narrator: (Warm, inspiring tone) In 1930, India burned under the weight of British
rule. The salt tax oppressed the poorest, denying them even the right to make
their own salt. One man, Mahatma Gandhi, chose to fight this injustice not with
weapons, but with truth and nonviolence. This is the story of the Dandi March.
[Music fades out.]
Scene 1: The Decision (Sabarmati Ashram)
Gandhi sits spinning cotton on a charkha. Sarojini Naidi and two villagers enter,
looking concerned.
Villager 1: (Worried) Bapu, the British tax on salt is crushing us. We can’t afford
it, yet we need salt to live!
Villager 2: They arrest anyone who tries to make it themselves. How can we fight
this?
Gandhi: (Calmly, stopping the charkha) We will fight, but not with violence. The
British control our salt, but we will take it back—peacefully. We will march to
Dandi, 240 miles away, and make our own salt from the sea.
Sarojini: (Inspired) A march? Bapu, this could awaken the nation! But the British
won’t stand for it.
Gandhi: (Smiling) Let them try to stop us. Truth is our strength. Who will join me?
Villager 1 & 2: (Together, determined) We will, Bapu!
[Music Cue 2: Uplifting flute and tabla music swells, symbolizing hope and unity,
then fades as scene transitions.]
Scene 2: The March Begins
Stage shows a line of marchers (cast walking in place). Gandhi leads, staff in
hand. Villagers follow, chanting softly. Sarojini walks beside Gandhi.
Narrator: On March 12, 1930, Gandhi and 78 followers began their journey from
Sabarmati Ashram. Word spread, and thousands joined, their footsteps echoing
the call for freedom.
Sarojini: (Looking back) Look, Bapu! The people are with us—farmers, students,
women, all united!
Gandhi: (Nods) This is satyagraha—truth and resistance. Every step we take
shakes the chains of oppression.
Villager 1: (Panting) Bapu, my、手な。The march is long. Will we make it?
Gandhi: (Firmly) We will, for we carry India’s heart with us.
[Music Cue 3: Gentle, rhythmic marching music with drums, fading as the British
Officer enters.]
Scene 3: Confrontation
The marchers stop. The British Officer storms in, blocking their path.
British Officer: (Angrily) Gandhi! This march is illegal! You’re defying the Crown
by making salt!
Gandhi: (Calmly) The sea belongs to no one, Officer. We take only what is ours.
British Officer: (Threatening) You’ll be arrested! All of you!
Sarojini: (Defiant) Arrest us, and millions more will rise. This is India’s will!
Villager 2: (Boldly) We’re not afraid! Swaraj is our right!
The Officer glares but steps aside, overwhelmed. The marchers resume walking.
[Music Cue 4: Triumphant sitar and vocal chant of "Vande Mataram" plays briefly,
then fades.]
Scene 4: Dandi Beach
The cast kneels by the “sea” (a pile of salt). Gandhi picks up a handful of salt,
holding it high.
Narrator: On April 6, 1930, after 24 days, Gandhi reached Dandi. He scooped up
seawater and made salt, defying the British Empire. This simple act sparked a
nationwide movement.
Gandhi: (To the crowd) This salt is our freedom. Let every Indian make their own
salt, and we shall break these chains together!
All: (Chanting) Swaraj! Swaraj!
[Music Cue 5: Powerful rendition of "Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram" swells as the
cast raises their fists, holding salt.]
Narrator: The Dandi March inspired millions to join the fight for independence.
Gandhi’s nonviolent protest showed the world the power of truth and unity.
India’s freedom was no longer a dream—it was a promise.
[Music builds to a crescendo, then fades as the cast freezes in a tableau. Lights
dim.]
[Music Cue 6: Soft instrumental reprise of "Vande Mataram" plays as the curtain
falls.]
End of Skit
