The Gandhian concept of a non-violent state is rooted in the idea of satyagraha (truth-force) and ahimsa (non-violence) as guiding principles for governance. For Gandhi, a state should not be a coercive force that enforces its power through violence or the threat of violence, but rather, it should be an institution that reflects the moral and spiritual values of non-violence, truth, and justice. Gandhi argued that the state's role is to promote the welfare of all its citizens, creating a society where individual freedom, dignity, and moral responsibility are respected. In his vision, the non-violent state is not a mere absence of war or violence but a transformation of the political and social structures that perpetuate violence. Gandhi rejected the idea of the state as a monopolistic force of power, which, he believed, led to corruption and exploitation. He argued that any state that depends on the use of force to maintain its authority would ultimately undermine the very moral foundation upon which it is built. A Gandhian state is one that operates on the principle of decentralized governance, where power is not concentrated in the hands of a few, but rather spread across communities. This decentralized structure, also known as "Gram Swaraj" or village self-rule, would empower local communities to manage their own affairs. Gandhi believed