The nationalist movement during the Gandhian phase (1917-1947) witnessed the active participation and contributions of various voices that strengthened and enriched the struggle for India’s independence. Some of the key voices that played a crucial role during this period are:

Women’s Participation:
Prominent women leaders like Sarojini Naidu, Kasturba Gandhi, Aruna Asaf Ali, and Vijaylakshmi Pandit took active part in the civil disobedience, non-cooperation, and Quit India movements.
Their participation not only brought gender parity to the nationalist struggle but also highlighted the issues of women’s rights and empowerment.
Radical Revolutionaries:
Figures like Bhagat Singh, Chandrashekhar Azad, and Subhash Chandra Bose advocated for a more aggressive, armed struggle against the British.
Their revolutionary activities and martyrdom inspired the youth and infused a sense of urgency in the nationalist movement.
Socialist and Communist Voices:
Leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru, Jayaprakash Narayan, and Rammanohar Lohia introduced socialist and Marxist ideologies to the nationalist discourse.
They highlighted the need to address the economic and social inequalities prevalent in the Indian society.
Dalit Assertion:
B.R. Ambedkar emerged as a powerful voice for the rights of the Dalits and the marginalized sections of the society.
His struggle against caste-based discrimination and the demand for a separate electorate for the Dalits strengthened the inclusive nature of the nationalist movement.
Regional Movements:
Leaders like E.V. Ramaswamy (Periyar) in Tamil Nadu, the Kokilamedu Revolt in Kerala, and the Tebhaga movement in Bengal represented the diverse regional aspirations and assertion of local identities.
These movements enriched the nationalist narrative by highlighting the need for accommodating regional diversities.
The confluence of these diverse voices, each with its unique perspective and approach, strengthened the nationalist movement during the Gandhian phase. It evolved the movement into a broad-based, inclusive struggle that addressed the varied concerns of the Indian people, ultimately leading to the achievement of independence.