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
Gandhi’s Revolution of the Heart: Inspiring Change Through Nonviolence (1000 Words) Introduction Mahatma Gandhi is one of the most influential persons involved in India’s freedom movement, as well as a worldwide icon for peace and non-violence. Purpose:- To understand his life, teachings, and afterlife influence. Education in India:- He passed his school-going education in Rajkot. … Read more
Champaran Satyagraha – The Champaran Revolt: A Nation’s Fight for Justice Begins (1917) Introduction to the Champaran Satyagraha Historical Background:- In 1917, Champaran Satyagraha is often held as the first major active participation of Mahatma Gandhi in India’s struggle towards independence. The protest was a mass protest that began in the Champaran district of Bihar … Read more
Empowering Minds: The Bold Vision of the Hunter Education Commission 1882-83 The Hunter Education Commission was established in 1882 and concluded its work in 1883. As it suggests, the commission played an extremely significant role in the education policies of British India. It came into existence when there were immense social, political, and educational reforms … Read more
The August Declaration of 1917: A Beacon of Hope for India’s Political Awakening Introduction The August Declaration, more commonly known as Montagu’s Statement, was a public declaration presented on 20th August 1917 by Edwin Samuel Montagu, the Secretary of State for India. This declaration forms one of the landmark statements in the political history of … Read more
Komagata Maru – Shadows of Injustice: The Untold Struggle of the Komagata Maru Incident 1914 A Point of Great Contact between Canadian and Indian History (1914)The Komagata Maru incident of 1914 marks an important point in both Canadian and Indian history; it symbolizes a complicated interface between immigration policies, colonialism, racism, and the struggle for … Read more
The Montford Reforms: A Step Toward Freedom or a Symbol of Delay of 1919? Introduction Montford Reforms, technically known as the Government of India Act 1919 is an important milestone in the constitutional history of British India. Enacted by the Montagu-Chelmsford Commission, these reforms were enacted to redress the rising Indian needs for self-governance, yet … Read more