🏛️ History & Art-CultureUPSC 2008British Policies in India

Who gave a systematic critique of the moderate politics of the Indian National Congress in a series of articles entitled New Lamps for Old?

aAurobindo Ghosh
bR C Dutt
cSyed Ahmad Khan
dViraraghavachari
✓ Correct answer: a) Aurobindo Ghosh
ExplanationAurobindo Ghosh, a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement, provided a scathing critique of the moderate politics of the Indian National Congress in his series of articles titled New Lamps for Old.In these articles, he argued that the moderate approach of relying on petitions, prayers, and constitutional reforms was ineffective in achieving India’s independence.He advocated for a more aggressive and militant approach, including boycotts, strikes, and civil disobedience.258

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