History & Civics
There was a split in the Congress in 1939 which led to the formation of Forward Bloc by Subhas Chandra Bose. In this connection, explain the following :
(a) What causes led to the split in the Congress in 1939?
(b) What were the points of differences between Mahatma Gandhi and Subhas Chandra Bose?
(c) What were the objectives of the Forward Bloc formed by Subhas Chandra Bose?
Answer
(a) Despite Mahatma Gandhi's support for Pattabhi Sitaramayya, S.C. Bose won the presidential election. This created serious differences between him and the Gandhian faction, ultimately leading to his resignation and the formation of the Forward Bloc, thus causing a split within the Congress.
(b) The points of differences between Mahatma Gandhi and Subhas Chandra Bose are given below:
- 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.
- 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 objectives of the Forward Bloc were as given below:
- To organise all the progressive and radical elements in the Congress under one head.
- To vehemently oppose the British Government.
- To struggle for immediate liberation of the country.
- Establishing a socialist society after achieving independence.
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