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Ritika Chitlangia

Question 18(Answer in 250 words) 15 MarksGS1GS1

The JP Movement was flawed in terms of both its composition and actions and also in the philosophy of its leader. Discuss.

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Introduction

The JP Movement, also called as the 'Total Revolution', was led by J.P. Narayan, involving students, women etc. to demand a change in governance systems.

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Main Body

Reasons for JP Movement: Unemployment, Nazism in India, High food & fuel prices, Labour crises

Problems/Flaws of the JP Movement:

1Composition:

The J.P. Movement mainly consisted of unemployed youth => disillusioned due to rising food and fuel prices, lack of employment opportunities etc. => Not a representative moment.

2Actions:

(i) No standardized protocol for protests.

2Disruption of day to day economic functions => caused by strikes, labour protests etc.
3Aimed to involves armed forces, police etc. in revolting against the government => threat to unity, security and sovereignty of India.
3Philosophy of leader:

(i) Lack of long-term vision => No immediate radical change model.

2No source of consistent philosophy for the revolution => fragmented regional ideas.

Eg: Gujarat and Bihar => 2 epicentres of the JP Movement.

3The Janta Government, which came to power post emergency => could not sustain even for complete term => coalition lacked any substantive philosophy, except 'Anti-Congress' ideology.

Therefore, despite of its flaws, J.P. Movement, marked a key moment in Indian democracy, reiterating the strengthening of constitutional supremacy, post emergency era of 1975.

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Conclusion

Despite its flaws, the JP Movement marked a key moment in Indian democracy, reiterating the strengthening of constitutional supremacy, post emergency era of 1975.

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Diagram

Flow chart showing reasons for JP Movement: Unemployment, Nazism, High food & fuel prices, Labour crises all pointing to JP Movement

  • Well-structured introduction
  • Clear enumeration of reasons
  • Good use of diagram for clarity
  • Logical organization

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Ritika Chitlangia

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Modern Indian History

Freedom Struggle - Post-Independence Consolidation

JP Movement

Writing Stats

234

Total words

6

Paragraphs

analytical

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