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Why did Gandhi change his manner of dress?

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He wanted to wear something that would symbolize the masses he was hoping to represent. He decided on a simple dhoti and shawl. 'Such a radical alteration' Gandhi had mentioned in his writings. But not all his supporters agreed to this drastic change in his style of dressing.

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He wanted to wear something that would symbolise the masses he was hoping to represent.

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