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'Gandhiji was as much a social reformer as he was a politician. He believed that in order to be worthy of freedom, Indians had to get rid of social evils such as child marriage and untouchability. Indians of one faith had also to cultivate a genuine tolerance for Indians of another religion - hence his emphasis on Hindu - Muslim harmony.' In the light of the above statement, highlight the values upheld by Mahatma Gandhi.

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In the light of the above statement, we can say that Mahatma Gandhi was a person of high morals with social attachment. He was social philosopher, social reformer and a true patriotic leader who not only understood the dire requirement for India?s progress but also tried his best to propagate the policies among all classes of the society. He was a true philanthropist.