Question

Gandhi as a social leader​

Answer 1

Answer:

MAHATMA GANDHI (1869–1948) Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi is widely recognized as one of the twentieth century's greatest political and spiritual leaders. Honored in India as the father of the nation, he pioneered and practiced the principle of Satyagraha—resistance to tyranny through mass nonviolent civil disobedience.

Answer 2

Prime Minister as Leader of the Nation:

1. The Prime Minister represents the nation. When he speaks, the whole nation is supposed to be speaking through him.
2. During a national crisis like war, even the opposition parties support the Prime Minister.
3. The Prime Minister decides what kind of relations India would have with other countries.
4. The Prime Minister tries to protect the interests of the country in international forums. He discusses matters of mutual interest with other leaders, keeping the interests of India in mind.
5. At the time of General Election, it is the proposed Prime Minister for whom or against whom the people vote.
6. The Prime Minister is also the ex-officio Chairman of the Niti Aayog and the Atomic Energy Commission.

Prime Minister inside the Parliament:

• Leader of the Lok Sabha
• Spokesperson of the Government
• Defender of Government Policies
• Intervention in case of Controversial Issues