Alarmed at the prospect of such recurring violence, Gandhi proposed the constitution of a Shanti Dal, a non-violent peace brigade. The scope of the Shanti Sena was in all contexts of potential violence and was not limited to communal issues alone. Subsequently, the idea of a Shanti Sena was taken up by Gandhian constructive workers. Eventually, owing to differences between Vinoba Bhave and Jayaprakash Narayan, the Shanti Sena exercise came to an end. India needs a Shanti Sena for our times.

Source: Indian Express May 09, 2019 23:00 UTC