India, March 29 -- The 1980s film 'Mard' immortalised a poignant scene that encapsulates the essence of patriotism, rebellion, and sacrifice in Indian cinematic history. In this scene, the protagonist, amidst relentless flogging by the heroine armed with chains, whispers with unyielding spirit, "For this salt, our Mahatma led a revolution." This homage vividly captures the spirit of the Salt Satyagraha of 1930, a pivotal moment in India's quest for independence, led by Mahatma Gandhi.

The Salt Satyagraha, which took place from March 12 to April 6, 1930, galvanised a nation against British colonial rule. Gandhi's symbolic act of picking up salt at Dandi defiantly challenged the salt taxes imposed by the British, symbolising defiance and r...