Mahatma Gandhi is known as a charismatic transformational leader because of his promotion

of human rights in India. Among his contributions are:

● Gandhi was one of the pioneers of environmental sustainability.
● Gandhi organized Indian resistance, fought anti-Indian legislation in the courts and led
large protests against the colonial government
● Gandhi vehemently opposed injustice and authoritarian rule, but sans any arms or
violent actions
● Gandhi has played an instrumental role in the upliftment of women across the country.
The most notable one is SEWA, the Self Employed Women’s Association in Ahmedabad
● Through his leadership in the Civil Disobedience Movement, Gandhi played a crucial
role in the unification of the country, awakening of the masses, and bringing politics
within reach of the common man.

Sources: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/mahatma-gandhi-changed-political-
protest#:~:text=Gandhi%20organized%20Indian%20resistance%2C%20fought,non
%2Dcooperation%20he%20called%20Satyagraha.
https://blog.finology.in/Legal-news/mahatma-gandhi-freedom-struggle#:~:text=He%20led
%20the%20Salt%20March,Museum%20was%20founded%20in%201959.