Question

Discuss two main differencebetween the moderates and extremist

Answer 1

The moderates were the early political leaders of Indian National Congress who adopted the method of pacification, petitioning.
Moderates aimed at administrative and constitutional reforms.
Most of the moderate leaders were loyal to British. Many of them held high ranks under the British government.
Moderates wanted more Indians in the administration and not to an end of British rule.
They wanted to end the British rule .
They believed in atmashakti or self reliance as a weapon against domination. -
They rejected British rule and held it responsible for the backwardness and poverty of the Indian people .
They believed in militant methods including swadeshi and boycott.
They drew their inspiration from India’s past.
They revived the Ganapati and Shivaji festivals to arouse the masses.Extremists wanted to inculate pride in India’s glorious culture to generate the spirit of nationalism.
They invoked goddesses Kali or Durga for strength to fight for the motherland.