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Swaraj party | Formation and Founders - Objective and Participation in Elections - Leadership and Working within the System - Legacy of Swaraj party

Swaraj party: The Swaraj Party was a political party in India that played a significant role during the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule.  Here are the key details about the Swaraj Party: Formation: The Swaraj Party was formed in 1923 by leaders of the Indian National Congress who were dissatisfied with the non-cooperation movement's suspension in 1922. Founders: The party was founded by prominent Congress leaders Chittaranjan Das and Motilal Nehru. C. R. Das, a respected leader and lawyer, played a crucial role in establishing the Swaraj Party. Objective: The Swaraj Party aimed to contest elections and work within the constitutional framework to push for self-governance (Swaraj) within the British colonial system. Unlike the non-cooperation movement, the Swaraj Party advocated participating in legislative councils and other political institutions. Participation in Elections: The Swaraj Party contested elections to the legislative councils established by t...

Swaraj Party | Objectives and Ideology - Activities and Impact - Reunification with Congress - Decline - Background and Formation of Swaraj Party

Establishment, purpose and fall of Swaraj Party The Swaraj Party was a political party in India that emerged during the freedom struggle against British colonial rule. It was formed in 1923 by leaders who were formerly associated with the Indian National Congress. The party was a result of a split within the Congress over the issue of non-cooperation with the British government. Swaraj Party Background and Formation of Swaraj Party: 1. Non-Cooperation Movement: The Swaraj Party was a direct outcome of the suspension of the non-cooperation movement by Mahatma Gandhi in the wake of the Chauri Chaura incident in 1922. Gandhi suspended the movement due to an outbreak of violence in Chauri Chaura, Uttar Pradesh, where a police station was attacked by protesters, leading to the death of several police officers. 2. Difference in Approach: Some leaders within the Indian National Congress, including Motilal Nehru, Chittaranjan Das, and others, disagreed with Gandhi's decision to cal...