Meaning of Gandhigiri | Babel Free

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The practice of Gandhism (“the philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi, encompassing tenets such as non-violent activism”), often expressed through unorthodox forms of activism such as depositing flowers or planting trees.

India, uncountable

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“"Gandhigiri showed us a way of judging a person's character and this is a tip⟳ [I] have⟳ been using in office and social gatherings ever since I saw⟳ the movie," Shweta [Polanki] says. […] "My impressions of Gandhi have⟳ changed post-Gandhigiri. Though I may not implement all that is said in the precise way it was preached by Gandhi, but the message is there at the back of my mind⟳," says Archana Satnani, a bank executive.”

“Politicians in the state can keep⟳ their hair on. They may soon face⟳ Gandhigiri with a startling twist⟳. Maharashtra's barber community has decided not to give⟳ them a haircut or a shave because they have⟳ not done anything about the barbers' demand⟳ for scheduled caste status.”

“Day-long gram sabhas, hoardings to name⟳ and shame those who do not use⟳ toilets and even Gandhigiri a la Munnabhai to present⟳ flowers to those unwilling to mend⟳ their ways have⟳ worked for Pune district's Mulshi taluka, the first block⟳ in the district to completely shun the practice of open⟳ defecation.”

“In fact, during one of the community meetings regarding CBMA, it came to light⟳ that they were not even aware of the working hours of the Anganwadi! […] The local monitoring committee members decided to tackle this in a unique manner, by adopting a peaceful Gandhigiri approach⟳. All they did was that one of them turned up every day when the Anganwadi opened, equipped with a register⟳ to note⟳ the time of opening of the Anganwadi and the reason⟳ for the delay⟳. […] [F]inally the ploy worked and the AWW started coming to the Anganwadi punctually, providing services for the entire required period.”

“[page 12] Gandhigiri means … to make⟳ someone realize⟳ their mistake⟳ with love⟳ and affection so that they can do the right thing […] [page 13] We will win⟳ this battle with Gandhigiri […] Yes, even I was about to say⟳ the same thing”

“The mapping, Gandhigiri, and follow-up processes within CLNOB are a form⟳ of participatory monitoring whereby community and village members themselves identify⟳ the various barriers to sustained toilet use⟳. The Nigrani Samiti – a vigilance committee formed during the mapping process⟳ – consisted of village and community members who practise⟳ Gandhigiri. They routinely followed up and visited households to encourage⟳ them to sustain safe sanitation practices through affirmative, encouraging conversations.”

CEFR level