Question

What were the principles of Panchsheel Policy?

Answer 1

Instructions: Explain the following

• Need of the Panchsheel Policy
• Outlines of Panchsheel Policy

Solution:

India framed the Panchsheel Policy to determine peace with the adjoining countries. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru tried to base India’s foreign policy on Gandhian principles and non-violence and formed the Policy.

India formed the Panchsheel policy of non-interference in each other’s internal affairs with its immediate neighbours.

• The principles are:
• Peaceful Coexistence
• Non-Aggression
• Non - interference in internal matters
• Equality and cooperation for the protection of mutual interests.
• Respect for each other’s territorial integrity and Sovereignty.