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What were the various ways in which nationalism manifested itself in India after the advent of Mahatma Gandhi? (Answer in 150 words)
Introduction
India is often described as 'nation in making' by Surendranath Banerjee. Mahatma Gandhi's mass movement further strengthened Indian nationalism.
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Main Body
Ways in which nationalism manifested itself after Gandhi's emergence:
1Civil Nationalism based on participation of all sections of society - women, Dalits and peasants in mass satyagraha of Non-Cooperation Movement.
2Religious Nationalism - Gandhi took inspiration from Hinduism and Buddhism to create a indic identity eg. Vaishnav Jan toh song in his meetings.
3Inclusive nationalism - he protested against caste hierarchy through making 'untouchability abolition' a
part of his programme eg. hunger strike against Untouchability in 1934.
4Non-violence as basis of nationalism with emphasis on satyagraha eg. Civil Disobedience Movement 1930.
5Demanded dominion status in 1920 and purna swaraj in 1929 thereby strengthening cause of freedom.
6Belief in decentralised model against centralised state which he equated with violence, laying foundation of panchayati raj.
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Conclusion
Gandhi's contribution led to biggest peaceful mass movement. His inclusive vision of nationalism need be revived today when India is facing challenges of caste, communal divide.
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- Good use of quotes and examples
- Multiple dimensions of nationalism covered
Topper
Animesh Jain
AIR 63
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
The Freedom Struggle
Rise of Nationalism
Gandhian Nationalism
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