Why was Gandhian satyagraha considered as a novel way to resist injustice?

Why was Gandhian satyagraha considered as a novel way to resist injustice?

Ans: (i) One could win the battle through nonviolence. (ii) This could be done by appealing to the conscience of the oppressor. (iii) People – including the oppressors – had to be persuaded to see the truth, instead of being forced to accept truth through the use of violence. (iv) Any other relevant point (Any two points) Unit -History, Ch - Nationalism in India