jawaharlal nehru wanted socialism in india but not like that of USSR . Why??
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Jawaharlal Nehru (1889-1964), was the first and foremost Leader of the Indian National Congress, who proved himself instrumental in making India embark upon the path of socialism. It was due to his untiring efforts since late 20’s that socialism, Nehru and Congress - the three words, became inter-linked and dominated the political scene of India. His powerful oratory, art of presentation, non-violent approach and dashing personality put him at the apex among the socialists in India.
This left bitter impression on Nehru regarding Communism, which he has recorded in the following words: “They gave me also an insight into the inner conflicts of the Western Labour world. So I turned inevitably with goodwill towards communism, for, whatever its faults, it was at least not hypothetical and not imperialistic. These attracted me, as also the tremendous changes taking place in Russia.”03 After the Brussels Congress, Jawaharlal Nehru visited U.S.S.R. alongwith his father, Motilal Nehru and sister Krishna Nehru. Motilal Nehru “found it hard to understand the new Russia and the collective idea of the Soviets.”04 But Jawaharlal was greatly impressed by the tremendous changes taking place over there, Nehru has recalled: “My outlook was wider, and nationalism by itself seemed to me definitely a narrow and insufficient creed. Political freedom, independence, were no doubt essential, but they were steps only in the right direction; without social freedom and a socialistic structure of society and the state, neither the country nor the individual could develop much. In Soviet Russia, despite certain unpleasant aspects, attracted me greatly and seemed to hold forth a message of hope to the world.”05 This visit of the Soviet land left a profound impression on Nehru’s mind. Socialism was his new creed now, and the Soviet Union was seen as the land where such a creed flourished, despite many drawbacks.
Jawaharlal Nehru (1889-1964), was the first and foremost Leader of the Indian National Congress, who proved himself instrumental in making India embark upon the path of socialism. It was due to his untiring efforts since late 20’s that socialism, Nehru and Congress - the three words, became inter-linked and dominated the political scene of India. His powerful oratory, art of presentation, non-violent approach and dashing personality put him at the apex among the socialists in India.
This left bitter impression on Nehru regarding Communism, which he has recorded in the following words: “They gave me also an insight into the inner conflicts of the Western Labour world. So I turned inevitably with goodwill towards communism, for, whatever its faults, it was at least not hypothetical and not imperialistic. These attracted me, as also the tremendous changes taking place in Russia.”03 After the Brussels Congress, Jawaharlal Nehru visited U.S.S.R. alongwith his father, Motilal Nehru and sister Krishna Nehru. Motilal Nehru “found it hard to understand the new Russia and the collective idea of the Soviets.”04 But Jawaharlal was greatly impressed by the tremendous changes taking place over there, Nehru has recalled: “My outlook was wider, and nationalism by itself seemed to me definitely a narrow and insufficient creed. Political freedom, independence, were no doubt essential, but they were steps only in the right direction; without social freedom and a socialistic structure of society and the state, neither the country nor the individual could develop much. In Soviet Russia, despite certain unpleasant aspects, attracted me greatly and seemed to hold forth a message of hope to the world.”05 This visit of the Soviet land left a profound impression on Nehru’s mind. Socialism was his new creed now, and the Soviet Union was seen as the land where such a creed flourished, despite many drawbacks.
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Jawaharlal Nehru (1889-1964), was the first and foremost Leader of the Indian National Congress, who proved himself instrumental in making India embark upon the path of socialism. It was due to his untiring efforts since late 20’s that socialism, Nehru and Congress - the three words, became inter-linked and dominated the political scene of India. His powerful oratory, art of presentation, non-violent approach and dashing personality put him at the apex among the socialists in India.
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