Describe the initiatives that Gandhi had taken for the removal of untouchability in India.

Mahatma Gandhi's efforts to remove untouchability in India stand as a cornerstone of his broader social and political mission. His initiatives were deeply rooted in his philosophy of nonviolence (Ahimsa) and truth (Satya), which sought to transform Indian society by addressing its most deeply ingrained social injustices. Untouchability, the social exclusion of certain castes, particularly the Dalits (formerly referred to as "untouchables"), was one of the most inhumane practices in Indian society, and Gandhi's relentless work in this area shaped both the Indian independence movement and the future of Indian social reform. 

Gandhi began his fight against untouchability with a recognition of its deep historical roots in Hindu society. Untouchability was not merely a social issue; it was also religiously sanctioned by certain interpretations of Hindu scriptures and maintained through a rigid caste system. The term 'untouchable' referred to individuals considered to be outside the varna system, and these individuals were often subjected to discrimination, humiliation, and exclusion from basic social rights. The outcastes were prohibited from entering temples, drawing water from public wells, or participating in important social functions. They were relegated to the lowest rungs of society and were forced to live in ___ ____ ___ _______ ____.
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