Question

Bring out three differences each between Socialist parties and the
Communist party and between Bharatiya Jana Sangh and Swatantra
Party.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Three differences between Socialist parties and the Communist Party are as given below :

(i) The Socialist parties believed in the ideology of democratic socialism whereas the Communist Party on the other hand, took inspiration from the Bolshevik revolution in Russia and advocated socialism as a solution to problems affecting the country.

(ii) The Congress Socialist Party was formed within the Congress in 1934 and wanted a more radical and egalitarian Congress. On the other the communists worked mainly from within the fold of the Indian National Congress. A parting of ways took place in December 1941, when the communists decided to support the British in their war against Nazi Germany.

(iii) The Socialist Party went through many splits and reunions leading to the formation of many socialist parties. These included the Kisan Mazdoor Praja Party, the Praja Socialist Party and Samyukta Socialist Party and others. While, the Communist Party was divided once in 1964 on the basis of ideology. As a result of it Communist Party of India (Marxist) was formed.

Three differences between Bharatiya Jana Sangh and Swatantra Party are as given below :

(i) Bharatiya Jana Sangh was formed in 1951 while The Swatantra Party was formed in August 1959.

(ii) In its early years, Bharatiya Jana Sangh had support base mainly in the urban areas of the Hindi speaking states like Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh on the other hand Swatantra Party was supported by landlords, princes, industrialists and business class.

(iii) Bharatiya Jana Sangh had a strong base. Its lineage can be traced back to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Hindu Mahasabha whereas Swatantra Party’s base was narrow as it attracted landlords, princes, industrialists and business classes only.

Answer 2

Answer:

Socialist  Parties

a) It preached the concept of akhand bharat with one country, one culture and one nation and reunity of India and Pakistan rather than the ideology of secular concept.

b) It advocated radical and egalitarian Congress

c) It criticised Capitalism

Communist Party of India

a) Believed in Communist ideologies and proportional representation in the government.

b) It believed in radical Congress

c) It believed in Secularism

BJS & Swatantrata  

a) Bharatiya Jan Sangh was formed in year 1951. The Swatantrata Party was founded in 1959

b) Bhartiya Jana Sangh mainly found support in the states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan. These were mostly Hindi speaking region and dominated by urban class. The Swatantrata Party found its support in business class and industrialists

c) The origins of Bharatiya Jana Sangh can be traced to the Rashtriya Swayam Sevak Sangh. Swatantrata Party has landlords, princes as its base