Image: Young India, historical publication associated with Gandhi.
Mahatma Gandhi was not only a political organiser but also a prolific writer and editor. Newspapers and journals gave him a direct way to communicate with supporters, critics and the wider public.
Young India
Gandhi edited Young India, an English-language weekly, during important years of the national movement. He used it to discuss Satyagraha, non-cooperation, swadeshi, social reform and political developments.
Harijan
In 1933 Gandhi launched Harijan, a journal focused heavily on social reform and the campaign against untouchability. Related editions appeared in Indian languages.
Navjivan
Navjivan was a Gujarati publication associated with Gandhi and became an important vehicle for communicating his ideas to Gujarati-speaking readers.
Writing as political work
Gandhi treated journalism as part of his public service. His articles often explained the reasoning behind campaigns and addressed criticism of his methods.
A valuable historical archive
Gandhi’s writings provide researchers with a direct record of his arguments, changing positions and responses to events, while also requiring historical context when interpreted today.
Read NewsNationOnline’s Gandhi’s daily routine feature and explore the Gandhi Heritage Portal.
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