role of indian national congress and muslim league in the national movement of india a comparative study

Abstract

newline The growth and emergence of political parties were closely related with parliamentary democracy and electoral system. The history of origin and growth of political parties in India could be traced from the days of freedom movement of India. The mass social awakening eventually crystallized into the framework of party system, initiated by the twin factor of socio-religious reforms and political reactions to colonialism. Ajay K. Mehra (2003).1 newline The colonialism and its natural product of nationalist movements tended to strengthen and reinforced the essential spirit of politics, basic to imperial traditions. The most significant direct impact of colonialism was the sphere of public administration, law and order, as well as the introduction of some social welfare measures. These patterns gave some room to the creation of political parties in colonial countries. newline During the Indian independence movement, millions of people of all classes and ideologies joined hands together to bring to its submission the mighty British Empire. India s freedom struggle was primarily the result of a fundamental inconsistency between the interests of the Indian people and that of British colonialism. The national movement also played a pioneering role in the historical process through which the people of India got formed into a nation. newline