The Story of My Experiments with Truth · Character

Shankarlal Banker

A coworker in the Ahmedabad textile labour movement.

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Also known as Shankarlal Banker

Shankarlal Banker shows up with force in In Touch with Labour. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Gandhi came to know him intimately during the Ahmedabad mill strike.

Shankarlal Banker first appears in 0146 part v xx in touch with labour.

In In Touch with Labour: Gandhi came to know him intimately during the Ahmedabad mill strike.

Later, in The Kheda Satyagraha: Principal comrade in the Kheda Satyagraha.

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In Touch with Labour
Gandhi came to know him intimately during the Ahmedabad mill strike.
The Kheda Satyagraha
Principal comrade in the Kheda Satyagraha.
The Rowlatt Bills and My Dilemma
Approaches Gandhi with the suggestion for prompt action on the Rowlatt Bills and later organizes the agitation with great capacity.
That Memorable Week!—I
Sent a wire to Gandhi asking him to be present for the 6th April celebrations in Bombay.
Navajivan and Young India
Co-director with Umar Sobani; involved in managing Young India and Navajivan.

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