Who launched the Bardoli Satyagraha on 4th February, 1928 ?

The Bardoli Satyagraha was a major peasant movement in Gujarat launched in February 1928 against the colonial government's decision to increase land revenue by 22% [3]. While local leaders like Kalyanji Mehta and Kunverji Mehta were involved in the initial mobilization, the movement was officially launched and led by Vallabhbhai Patel on February 4, 1928 [1]. Patel organized the taluka into 13 workers' camps (chhavanis) and used the 'Bardoli Satyagraha Patrika' to mobilize public opinion [2]. Mahatma Gandhi supported the movement through his writings and arrived in Bardoli in August 1928 to stand by in case of emergencies, but the primary leadership and strategic execution were handled by Patel [2]. The success of this struggle earned Patel the title of 'Sardar' and established him as a national leader [3].

Sources

1. [1] India and the Contemporary World – II. History-Class X . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 2: Nationalism in India > Activity > p. 35
2. [3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bardoli_Satyagraha
3. [2] Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 31: Peasant Movements 1857-1947 > Bardoli Satyagraha > p. 580