In 1930 Ghandi lead a civil disobedience campaign against the colonial governor’s tax on salt, which was hurting the poor citizens of India. He sent a letter of warning to British Viceroy Lord Irwin to let him know about the civil disobedience about to happen. On March 12 Gandhi and 8 disciples began a walk to the Dandi Sea from his ashram. Along the way they picked up more followers from the villages. Upon arriving at the sea on April 5, they prayed and began to collect salt water to make their own salt. Gandhi and his followers were arrested. Picking up the salt became a symbol that started a movement. This was to be the spark of hope for Indian Independence. Across the country Indians started their own salt marches and making their own salt. The Gandhi-Irwin Pact in 1931 ended the civil disobedience, released the salt prisoners, and allowed limited salt making.