Gandhi’s approach to strikes, or *hartal*, was rooted in his broader philosophy of non-violence (*ahimsa*) and truth (*satyagraha*). For him, a strike was not merely a tool for economic or political gain, but a moral instrument to awaken conscience and bring about justice without resorting to violence. He emphasized that any form of protest, including strikes, should be disciplined, non-coercive, and aimed at appealing to the ethical sense of the opponent rather than causing harm. Gandhi believed that strikes must avoid creating social disorder or resentment among the general public and should not disrupt the essential needs of society unnecessarily. In the context