Surat Split of 1907 in Congress
Surat split of 1907 in the INC was an unfortunate event in Indian history. The assertive nationalists remained out of Congress for many years. It undermined the national movement in the country.
History
Factors Promoting the Rise of Nationalism in India
The birth of nationalism was one of the most important phenomena which took place in nineteenth-century India. Many factors contributed to the rise of nationalism in India.
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Socio Religious Reform Movements in India
The socio-religious reform movements which began in the nineteenth century also instilled the feeling of nationalism among Indians. The introduction of Western education made the educated Indians realize the need to reform society. As a result, socio-religious reform movements started in India.
Formation of the Indian National Congress
The Indian National Congress was founded by A. O. Hume in 1885 in consultation with the other Indian leaders. Its first meeting was supposed to be held at Pune, but as plague broke out in the city, the venue was shifted to Mumbai.
The Mughal Empire
The Mughal Empire was highly centralised as all the powers were vested in the king. The Mughal kings were considered the vice regent of God on the Earth. The king was the head of the Executive, Legislature, Judiciary and Army.
Local Self-Government – Urban
The 74th Amendment to the Constitution was passed in 1992 to make urban local self government more effective. The salient features of the Act
Local Self-Government -Rural
Local self-government refers to the management of local affairs by local bodies which are elected by the local people. In villages, the local institution which manages the affairs of the village is known as Panchayat, while in towns and cities, it is known as Municipal Corporation and Municipality.
Political Parties
Political parties should work to promote and safeguard national interests. There are two types of political parties at present—national and regional political parties.
Elections
An election is a procedure through which people elect their own representatives to form and run the government. In democracies, elections are contested on party lines
Fundamental Rights and Duties
Fundamental rights are included in the Constitution of India in Part III, Articles 12−35. They have been
included in Part III because of the following reasons