What was the reason for Mahatma Gandhi to organize a satyagraha on behalf of the peasants of Kheda?
- The Administration did not suspend the land revenue collection in spite of the drought.
- The Administration proposed to introduce Permanent Settlement in Gujarat.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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