Pradeep Subburaj
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I'm Pradeep Subburaj, an engineer and writer. My focus is on providing insightful and engaging content on various topics. I bring my expertise and passion to every piece and communicate complex ideas in a simple, yet compelling way.
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Indian National Movement
Significance of Indian National Movement One of the largest mass movements in modern history Successfully brought down colonial empire and replaced existing political and social structure Gandhian political strategy relevant to societies with rule of law and democratic polity Created a wide movement with diverse political currents while maintaining overall ideological and political hegemony Effectively used existing constitutional space with non-constitutional struggle Legacy had a decisive impact on post-independence development and belongs to all Indian people. The outstanding features of the freedom struggle in India The freedom struggle was based on modern ideals and democratic values, promoting a democratic, civil libertarian and secular India. The nationalists fought for the introduction of a representative government and adult franchise. The movement advocated for civil liberties and freedom of expression, with the Congress ministries extending civil liberties from 1937-39. Economic development was a crucial part of the movement, promoting industrialization, independence from foreign capital and a reliance on the indigenous capital goods sector, as well as a commitment to economic planning. The movement was pro-poor and increasingly moved towards a programme of radical agrarian reform, with debates around adopting socialism. The leadership of the movement was committed to secularism and opposed communalism, enshrining secularism in the Constitution of free India. The movement had a broad international outlook, with a policy of opposition to imperialism and solidarity with anti-colonial movements in other parts of the world.
By Pradeep Subburaj3 years ago in Education
The Battle Between Science and Romance: A Perspective on the Interpretation of History
History is often seen as a battle between two opposing forces: the scientific man and the romantic man. The scientific man is characterized by a desire for knowledge and a belief in objective truth. He values reason, evidence, and experimentation. The romantic man, on the other hand, values emotion, intuition, and personal experience. He is driven by a desire for beauty and mystery.
By Pradeep Subburaj3 years ago in Education
