Read the passage given below and answer the following questions.

As a result of his popularity, Subhas was elected President of the Congress in 1938. He laid great stress on national planning, unity and organisation of the masses for the national struggle. The war-clouds were gathering in Europe. Subhas wanted to prepare India to launch a struggle against the British if the war broke out in Europe. He was opposed to any compromise with Britain. At the same time he favoured the policy of large-scale industrialisation. On the other hand, Gandhiji was opposed to his policy of industrialisation. He also wanted to adopt a compromising attitude towards the British and opposed any national struggle during the war. The breach between Bose and Gandhiji had become very wide by now.

(a) When was S.C. Bose elected as President of the Congress? Give one reason for this.

(b) Why did Bose differ with Gandhiji? Mention any two points.

(c) Describe Bose's political strategy and principles.

(a) S.C. Bose was elected as the President of the Congress in years 1938 and 1939. This is because a majority of delegates supported his views.

(b) Bose differed with Gandhiji in the following two ways:

1. S.C. Bose was opposed to any compromise with Britain. At the same time he favoured the policy of large-scale industrialisation. On the other hand, Gandhiji was opposed to his policy of industrialisation. He also wanted to adopt a compromising attitude towards the British and opposed any national struggle during the war.
2. S.C. Bose wanted to prepare for war and take independence by force, while Gandhiji was a believer of ahimsa and was against any violence.

(c) The political strategy and principles of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose are given below:

1. He believed in adopting bold and revolutionary methods, focused on achieving complete and immediate independence for India through armed struggle.
2. Netaji wanted to establish a socialist society after achieving the independence.
3. He strongly emphasised national unity, urging Indians to rise above caste, religion, and regional differences. INA was a symbol of seculariem and patriotism, with Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs and others fighting side by side.
4. He formed the Provisional Government of free India, which was recognised by several countries.
5. He was in favour of international alliance. He sought support from countries like Germany and Japan.