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Who is regarded as the political guru of Mahatma Gandhi?


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Gopal Krishna Gokhale is considered the political guru of Mahatma Gandhi. After Mahatama Gandhi’s return from South Africa, he was personally guided by Gopal Krishna Gokhale. He had enormous knowledge and understanding of India and the issues confronting common Indians. Servants of India Society was founded in 1915 by Gopal Krishna Gokhale.

About Gopal Krishna Gokhale

  • Gopal Krishna Gokhale was born on 9 May 1866 in Kotluk village in present-day Maharashtra in a Brahmin family.
  • He was a renowned social reformer of India, Gopal Krishna Gokhale was one of the leaders of the moderate bloc of the Indian National Congress.
  • He was known to be Mahatma Gandhi’s political mentor.
  • In 1905, he was elected president of the Indian National Congress (Benares Session).

About Servants of India Society

  • In 1905, he formed the Servants of India Society in Pune (Maharashtra) to further the expansion of education in India.
  • The Society organized mobile libraries, founded schools, and provided night classes for factory workers.
  • He also gave night classes to industrial workers.
  • He wanted Indians to receive an education that would instill in them a civic and patriotic sense of duty.

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