How M.K. Gandhi Defended Non-Violence in a Debate with Lala Lajpat Rai
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How M.K. Gandhi Defended Non-Violence in a Debate with Lala Lajpat Rai

In 1916, Lala Lajpat Rai wrote an article questioning a speech by Gandhi, and said that elevation of ahimsa to the highest doctrine had led to the downfall of India. Gandhi responded to Rai’s critique, reminding us of the evils of violence. We print Gandhi’s reply here.