Gandhiji believed that the Britishers had established their empire in India due to the cooperation of Indians and they were ruling over India because of the people’s cooperation. If the Indians withdrew their cooperation, their administration would fail and Swaraj would be established. He believed that a noble idea could take the form of a movement if it is followed with dedication and devotion. He planned to launch the non – cooperation movement in phases.
At first, the Indians should renounce the titles and hon-ours conferred on them by the British. Then they should boycott government schools and colleges and foreign goods including the foreign garments. After that, they should establish national schools and colleges. They should encourage khadi and handlooms. By using the khadi, they would encourage village-weavers. They should abolish untouchability, and ultimately the English rule will end. We can then breathe in the fresh air of free India.