Sapru also mediated between Gandhi, Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar and the British over the issue of separate electorates for India's "Untouchables", which was settled by the Poona Pact.
Harijan |
On 30 Jan 1951, Mahatma Gandhi’s death-anniversary, people participated in great numbers in the mass-spinning programme at Harijan Ashram.
Further, he started first Harijan School in 1912 for the upliftment of Dalit people of his State.He further, instituted scholarships for further studies in in England, America and Japan, particularly in the fields of medicine and science.
Leuva Patidar (Kachhadiya,Thummar, Savliya, Jiyani, Borad), make up the majority of the population, while other ethnicity's include Vaniya, Brahmin, Kumbhar, Koli, Darbar, Bharwad, Harijan, Mochi, and Dhobi.