Elections: The Cornerstone of Democratic Representation 1300 Words Elections and representation are twin concepts that give a basic framework to democracy. Citizens interact with governance through these mechanisms while exercising their right in determining the course of their lives. Indeed, one can say elections lend democratic systems a heartbeat, something structured where people get to … Read more
Sarojini Naidu: The Nightingale of India’s Struggle for Independence (1500 Words) Introduction Sarojini Naidu also known as “Nightingale of India” is an Indian iconic figure through her contribution on Indian Independence, her poesy and fight for rights of women. Naidu, born in 1879 in Hyderabad, spans her long life during a significant era of socio-political … Read more
Civil Disobedience Movement, Phase 2 – Unstoppable Uprising: The Powerful Rebirth of Civil Disobedience Historical Background Mahatma Gandhi’s Civil Disobedience Movement stands as one of the most outstanding movements in India’s long fight for independence. First launched in 1930, it was a kind of nonviolent resistance against the attack of British colonial rule. Even the … Read more
Swaraj Party: A Bold Stride Towards India’s Freedom (1923) Introduction The Swaraj Party was founded in 1923, as part of the intense political activity in India’s freedom movement. It came to prominence with the political situation that Mahatma Gandhi’s decision to withdraw the Non-Cooperation Movement created after the Chauri Chaura incident of 1922. He thereby … Read more
Awakening a Nation: The Pioneering Struggles of the Indian National Congress 1885 Indian National Congress was a significant political movement that articulated India’s stand against British rule. The INC was formed in 1885 and gradually became the most dominant political force carrying the voice of India’s people. This paper examines the early years of the … Read more