Question

What were the two basic reasons responsible for the Surat Split in 1907 between the early Nationalists and the assertive Nationalists?

Answer 1

i) The Moderates wanted to achieve Swaraj through constitutional means and the Assertives believed that unless they put stronger pressure on the government they would never achieve their objective.

ii) The moderates believed in only resolutions and petitions. After the partition of Bengal, the Assertives came to believe that it was impossible to gain any concession by petition and prayers.