 It was the first Satyagraha Movement, inspired by Mahatma Gandhi and a major revolt in the Indian independence movement.Another important Satyagraha just after this revolt was Kheda Satyagraha of 1918, which was also here for the first time, Mahatma Gandhi was first addressed as Bapu & Mahatma.Due to these movements, the station name changed from Motihari railway station to Bapudham Motihari railway station, as a special tribute, for the contribution towards independence of India by the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi.