Day: February 17, 2018

“At Karachi in 1931, the congress defined what Swaraj would mean for the masses.” Comment. ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: Even though the Congress had from its inception fought for the economic interests, civil liberties and political rights of the people, this was the first time that the Congress defined what Swaraj would mean for the masses. Swaraj was […]

“Having won political freedom, India had to win economic and cultural freedom.” Comment. ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: “There comes a time in the life of every nation when it stands at the crossroads of history and must choose which way to go.”— Lal Bahadur Shastri India was at a crossroads 70 years ago and it made choices that […]