Explore Subhash Chandra Bose’s views and actions in the Indian independence movement, including his early ideology, leadership at Haripura and Tripuri Sessions, and post-resignation developments. Understand his pivotal role and contributions to India's freedom struggle.
Role and Disagreements: Subhash Chandra Bose was active in youth organization and trade union movements, disagreed with Gandhi and other Congress leaders on many aspects of the freedom struggle, and opposed the Motilal Nehru Report.
Support for Full Independence: Bose advocated for full independence and formed the Independence League. He supported the resolution for 'Poorna Swaraj' adopted in the Lahore Congress session.
Activism and Opposition: Active in the Salt Satyagraha Movement of 1930, opposed the Gandhi-Irwin Pact, and was against the government's handling of Bhagat Singh’s death sentence.
Presidency and Beliefs: Bose was elected president at the Haripura session in February 1938 and emphasized the revolutionary potential of Congress ministries and economic development through planning.
Support for Agitations: The session adopted a resolution to support agitations against governance in princely states.
Election and Opposition: Bose won the election for president in January 1939 against Gandhi-supported Pattabhi Sitaramayya. The election highlighted internal Congress divisions and ideological polarization.
Presidential Speech: At the Tripuri session in March 1939, Bose predicted an imminent war and proposed issuing an ultimatum to Britain for independence, with mass civil disobedience as a fallback.
Gandhi’s Opposition: Gandhi opposed this approach, citing unpreparedness and internal discord. Bose’s attempt to gain Gandhi’s confidence failed.
Resolution and Resignation: A resolution reaffirming Gandhian policies was passed. Bose resigned in April 1939, leading to Rajendra Prasad's election as president. Bose formed the Forward Bloc in May 1939.
Disciplinary Actions: Bose was removed from his position in the Bengal Provincial Congress Committee and barred from holding elective office for three years in August 1939.
Resolution on China: The Congress expressed solidarity with China and approved sending a medical mission to support its struggle against imperialism.
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