Question

Role of press in indian freedom movement essay

Answer 1

The press played an imp. role in indian freedom movement as it helped in spreading the day-to-day happenings and steps taken to all the people. The message of the national leaders were also spread by the prints of press. And thus got a imp. role in indian history

Answer 2

The role of the press in the national movement are as follows :

1. The press spread the ideas of patriotism and modern liberalism .

2. The press preached liberty , equality , fraternity and justice .

3. It made daily criticism on the unjust policies of the Government.

4. It exposed the true nature of the British rule.

5. It made possible the exchange of views among different social groups.

6. It made the Indians aware about events around the World .

Some of the prominent newspapers of the century was :

• The Bengali.
• The Hindu.
• Amrit Baazar Patrika .
• The Pioneer.
• The Times of India .
• The Statesmen .