On February 1946, 18, Indian officers and men of the Royal Indian Navy revolted in Mumbai. More than 20,000 sailors left the ship and marched in the city. They tore down the British flag and shouted "Down with British imperialism!" Hindus and Muslims unite! ""Victory belongs to India! "Wait for the slogan. Gandhi, however, started from non-violence and accused the uprising soldiers of violating the principle of non-violence.