Question

What was the role of India in the origin of non-alignment movement?

Answer 1

Answer:

Nehru's policy of neutrality paved the way for the establishment of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). India facilitated the involvement of former colonies and newly independent countries into the organization which aimed to protect the interests of undeveloped nations in international politics.

Answer 2

Non- alignment movement

Explanation:

• The Non Alignment Movement arose as result of the two Blocs formed during the cold war-Soviet Bloc and the US led Capitalist Bloc.  The members of the Non Alignment Movement did not formally align with any of the two major powers. This ensured there was no military relationship with either of the two blocs.  The movement helped unite all the developing countries into getting better treatment with the developed countries with respect to trade, development aid etc.

• Jawaharlal Nehru was one of the main leaders of the Non-Aligned Movement. Along with the leaders of Yugoslavia, Egypt, Ghana and Indonesia, Nehru spearheaded the movement which sought to bring together countries which were unaligned with either the USA or the USSR during the Cold War. Nehru's high standing in international affairs inspired many countries to join this movement.