In this video, we uncover the intricate details of the historic Gandhi-Irwin Pact signed on March 5, 1931, following five meetings between Mahatma Gandhi and Lord Irwin. This pivotal agreement resulted in the release of political prisoners, the right for Indians to make and sell salt, the freedom to picket foreign goods and alcohol shops, and the return of confiscated land to farmers. For the first time, the British Empire agreed to such major concessions with Indian leaders, marking a significant moment in India's freedom struggle. However, this deal also stirred controversy.