<Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article includes a list of references, but its sources remain unclear because it has insufficient inline citations . Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations . (September 2016) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> Khudai Khidmatgar (Pashto: خدايي خدمتگار ‎) literally translates as the servants of God, represented a non-violent struggle against the British Empire by the Pashtuns (also known as Pathans, Pakhtuns or Afghans) of the North - West Frontier Province of British India (now in Pakistan). </P> <P> Also called "Surkh Posh" or "Red Shirts", it was originally a social reform organisation focussing on education and the elimination of blood feuds known as the Anjuman - e-Islah - e Afghania (society for reformation of Afghans). The movement was led by Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, known locally as Bacha Khan or Badshah Khan . </P> <P> It gradually became more political as it was being targeted by the British Raj, by 1929 its leadership was exiled from the province and large numbers were arrested . Seeking allies, it approached the Muslim League and Indian National Congress, rebuffed by the former in 1929 the movement formally joined the Congress party . Due to pressure across India, the British government finally released Bacha Khan and lifted restrictions on the movement . As part of the Government of India Act 1935, limited franchise was for the first time introduced in the North - West Frontier Province . In the subsequent election, Bacha Khan's brother Dr. Khan Sahib was elected Chief Minister . </P>

Who formed the band of non violent revolutionary the khudai khidmatgars