History tells us that Gandhi was – in 1930 – the initiator and protagonist of the “march” of protest against the salt tax (perceived as a gabelle by the population) during the English colonial rule. This act of peaceful rebellion is considered the beginning of the war for independence, which concluded in 1947 with the departure of the British and the proclamation of the Indian Republic.
Of course, while the facts are real, the truth has many other facets, and it is much more complex… but the collective imagination needs symbols.
It is perhaps this historical event that inspired the “collective” * that has been fighting – on and off – for years for the extension of line 1 from the current terminus at Pasteur towards the Vallée des Paillons to organize this “march,” which is symbolic, peaceful, and… gastronomic (a meal is planned to comfort the “marchers” from their fatigue).
Why this “march”?
For reference: to open up the east of Nice, the Town Hall has planned a dedicated bus service to improve a really uncomfortable situation for residents and workers.
Due to the tenacity of political and associative supporters in favor of the “tram” option, Christian Estrosi has asked an independent firm for a feasibility study accompanied by a “cost-benefit” addendum that must be presented to the Municipal Council.
Returning to this Saturday’s event, the march will start at 11:00 a.m. from two different points:
From the Lapeyre store located at 23 boulevard de l’Ariane;
From the town hall of La Trinité on the avenue Général de Gaulle side.
Then, at 12:15 p.m. at the Lecuyer garden (13 avenue Emile Ripert), there will be the symbolic inauguration of a tramway station.
Finally, from 12:30 p.m., a convivial moment is planned around a shared meal at the Lecuyer garden.
