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The followers of Mahatma Gandhi, the most prominent figure of the Indian independence movement, [1] are called Gandhians.. Gandhi's legacy includes a wide range of ideas ranging from his dream of ideal India (or Rama Rajya), economics, environmentalism, women's rights, animal rights, spirituality, the truth, nonviolence, asceticism and others.
The British reluctantly agreed to grant independence to the people of the Indian subcontinent, but accepted Jinnah's proposal of partitioning the land into Pakistan and India. Gandhi was involved in the final negotiations, but Stanley Wolpert states the "plan to carve up British India was never approved of or accepted by Gandhi". [181]
Gandhian economics is a school of economic thought based on the spiritual and socio-economic principles expounded by Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi.It is largely characterised by rejection of the concept of the human being as a rational actor always seeking to maximize material self-interest that underlies classical economic thinking.
J. C. Kumarappa (born Joseph Chelladurai Cornelius) (4 January 1892 – 30 January 1960) was an Indian economist [1] and a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi.A pioneer of rural economic development theories, Kumarappa is credited for developing economic theories based on Gandhism – a school of economic thought he coined "Gandhian economics."
Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948), Indian independence activist. [1] Mahatma Gandhi; Kasturba Gandhi (1869-1944), Wife of Mahatma Gandhi. Karamchand Gandhi (1822-1885), - Father of Mahatma Gandhi. [1] Ram Manohar Lohia - Quit India Movement fame and General Secretary of Praja Socialist Party; Lala Lajpat Rai - Indian revolutionary, politician, and ...
Gandhian socialism generally centers on Hind Swaraj or Indian Home Rule authored by Gandhi. Federation of political and economical power and demonstrating a traditionalist reluctance towards the modernisation of technology and large scale industrialisation whilst emphasising self-employment and self-reliance are key features of Gandhian socialism.
Loved for his calm composure and humble simplicity, Mahatma Gandhi is known for unifying more than two hundred million people with his peaceful phrases yet powerful actions.
Mahatma Gandhi with Vallabhbhai Patel at the Satyagraha. Kasturba Gandhi could be seen sitting behind Gandhi.. The Bardoli Satyagraha, was a farmers' agitation and nationalist movement in India against the increased taxation of farmers by the colonial government.