Chennai: Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi's decision to change his style of dressing and adopt the loincloth happened on September 22, 1921, exactly 100 year ago. The Father of the Nation made a momentous decision to change his attire. He decided to wear a simple dhoti and shawl. This decision was taken by him in Madurai. He decided that he has to work for the poor people of India and how can he be identified with them if he wears different clothes. He stuck to this dress code even on his abroad trips and until his very last moment.
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Today, Gandhi Memorial Museum in Madurai celebrates the centenary of this incident. Gandhi's granddaughter, Tara Gandhi Bhattacharya was invited and she came all the way for the auspicious day to Madurai on Tuesday. She paid floral tributes to the statue of Gandhi at the museum premises. Later told reporters, "South India, particularly Tamil Nadu feels like my motherland. I am honoured to be here. I touched this soil and paid homage to this great land."
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TN CM MK Stalin on his Twitter handle said, "On September 22, 1921, West Masi Street in Madurai, Mahatma Gandhi decided to adopt the loincloth. Today, we celebrate the centenary anniversary. Tolerance taught by the Mahatma Gandhi will be our path."
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