Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya's concept and work on Swaraj, Swadeshi and nationalism: A historical analysis
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Pandit Madan Mohan was a top-class thinker and active politician of the then Indian politics. The centre of his thinking was Sanatan Dharma, which was the promoter of the great ideals and work style of equality of all religions and upliftment of all sections of the society in Indian society. Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya was associated with active politics and social service throughout his life. Through his thoughts, he tried to give a new consciousness and direction to the Indian society. He played a leading role in Indian politics to guide and establish the Indian society with his thoughts related to Swarajya, Swadeshi and nationalism. Through his thoughts and actions, he worked to uplift all sections of the society and connect them with active politics. He was associated with the Congress from the early years of its establishment and remained associated with it till the end of his life. He was such a leader of the Congress whose ideas were accepted by all parties and people. Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya was a supporter of non-violence but was against inactive non-violence. He supported the objectives of the revolutionaries and also helped them in every way when needed. He actively worked for the redressal of the problems of the untouchables and played an important role in getting the Poona Pact signed between Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi in the national interest. In this paper, using the historical research method, a historical analysis of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya's thoughts on Swaraj, Swadeshi and nationalism has been presented.
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