Question

How wasthe politics of the Radicals within the Congress different from thatof the Moderates?

Answer 1

TheRadicals were opposed to the “politics of prayers”followed by the Moderates within the Congress. They explored moreradical objectives and methods. They emphasised the importance ofself reliance and constructive work. They argued that people mustrely on their own strength, not on the“good” intentions of the government (as was the statedpolicy of the Moderates). They believed that people must fight forswaraj.