The National Movement in Bardoli, Surat district, Gujarat, produced an extensive collection of patriotic work, including folk songs. At various points during the Independence Movement, these songs combined riddles, well-known regional lyrics, metaphors, idioms, and traditional symbols to spread the patriotic spirit of the people. For example, during the Bardoli Satyagraha of 1928, Fulchand Shah's song (unknown song title) on how the British rule was crumbling because of Gandhiji's battle cry became well-known.
During the Civil Disobedience Movement in 1930, the folk song Mohan Mithu Pakave gained popularity in Bardoli. This song portrayed Gandhiji's peaceful opposition to the dictatorial administration of the British as he and his 78 volunteers collected salt off the Dandi coastline. Furthermore, Pushpaben Vyas, a mysterious rural woman from Valod, Gujarat, became well-known because of her song Dhanya Bardoli. The lyrics and tone of the song were undoubtedly of local origin, and it encouraged the peasants to resist British rule. In addition, Jyotsnaben Shukla's songs, including Satta Bale Chhe, Bardolino Rang, Veer Poojan, and Swarajnu Mangulsutra, hailed the fortitude of the villagers and the women of Bardoli, who inspired them to confront death head-on.
Thus, Bardoli folksongs, which were primarily meant to instill patriotism, also reflected the thoughts of its people. It also provided great insights into their socio-cultural sensitivity, making them an excellent research source for Bardoli's role in the Indian National Movement.
Source: Indian Culture Portal