The film shows Gandhi trekking up the hill 6 miles to the Viceroy's residence in the hillstation of Simla on April 17, 1931. He is also protesting the use of "man-drawn vehicles" or coolie rickshaws. Shot Details Watch full newsreel in larger format of Gandhi in Simla 1931 on Google Video |
The audio track is Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru announcing Gandhi's death to the nation in January 1948. |
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