MESSAGE ON THE FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THE PASSIVE RESISTÃÂANCE MOVEMENT, JUNE 1947
A year ago we began our unequal struggle against the arrogant racialist Government for democratic rights almost alone. A glorious chapter in the history of the Indian people has been written by the heroic sacrifices, massive enthusiasm and invincible spirit of our men and women from all walks of life. Today we are happy in the thought that in our struggle, which is the spearhead of the battle for fundamental human rights in the Continent of Africa, we have with us the United Nations, Great India, Greater Asia, and the progressive people of the world.
Here, in South Africa, we have as allies the oppressed African and Coloured masses with a band of courageous breed of men and women of the ruling class solidly behind us. Together we march for freedom. If the Indian people show the same indomitable spirit, the cold-blooded courage and the enthusiasm they have shown in the last twelve months then liberty is assured and victory is ours.
