Question

why did india decide to be non aligned??

Answer 1

India continues to practice a policy of non-alignment in an attempt to maintain sovereignty and oppose imperialism. ... India's non-alignment policy has made the free development of the individual as well as the economic and social progress of society and of nations its central focus in its strategic objectives.

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Answer 2

India didn't choose to become a member rather, NAM itself ,was along with others ,a brain child of Nehru.

NAM originated from a meeting in 1955 of several Asian and African countries in Bandung, Indonesia.

In the Cold War era, a few leaders from the developing world, concerned over being drawn into the power struggle between the West (US) and the Eastern Bloc ( Soviet Union) called for a movement where countries would not have to be aligned to either side, will remain neutral and friendly to both .

The term "Non-Alignment" was coined by Jawaharlal Nehru in his speech in 1954 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) was created and founded during the collapse of the colonial system and the independence struggles of the peoples of Africa, Asia, Latin America and other regions of the world and at the height of the Cold War.

During the early days of the Movement, its actions were a key factor in the decolonization process, which led later to the attainment of freedom and independence by many countries and peoples and to the founding of tens of new sovereign States.

Throughout its history, the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries has played a fundamental role in the preservation of world peace and security.

The primary of objectives of the N.A.M including INDIA was focused on

Support of self-determination,

National independence & the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States ,

Opposition to apartheid

Non-adherence to multilateral military pacts and

Independence of non-aligned countries from power block influences rivalries

Struggle against imperialism in all its forms and manifestations;.

Struggle against colonialism, neocolonialism, racism, foreign occupation

Disarmament;

Non-interference into the internal affairs of States and peaceful coexistence

Rejection of the use or threat of use of force in international relations

Strengthening of the United Nations

Democratization of international relations

Socioeconomic development

Restructuring of the international economic system and

International cooperation on an equal footing.