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Why did Gandhi give a statement pleading himself guilty?

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The crowd at the Motihari courthouse compelled the proscution to postpone the trial. The magistrate did so but Gandhi protested against the delay. He read a statement pleading himself guilty and asked the penalty due. He was not willing to get a bad example of law breaker. He worked according to the voice of his conscience. He told that he had come to render the humanitarian and national service.

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