Question

Discuss the impact of Non-Cooperation Movement in Indian struggle for freedom.

Answer 1

The impact of Non-Cooperation Movement in India’s struggle for freedom: The Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-22) was the first major national movement launched under the leadership of Gandhiji The impact on the movement was far reaching which can be described under the following points:

1. Broadening the base of Congress and National Movement: Through Non-Co-operation for the case of national movement. The Congress, which was hitherto a middle class organisation, became for the first, a mass based organisation. All section of society like- peasants, workers, women, students etc. participated in this movement.
2. It undermined the power and prestige of British Government: The movement intensified Anti-British feeling among the people. There was total loss of faith in the present system of government. The people wanted to get rid of their rulers.
3. The movement enforced Hindu-Muslim unity: For the first time during the course of
   this movement. Hindus and Muslim came together to oppose the British Government under the leadership of Congress. The base of this unity was created during the Khilafa movement is 1919.
4. It proved the viability of Gandhian techniques: This movement proved that the Gandhian technique of non-violet agitation were largely successful in mobilising masses. Boycott of foreign goods and services and promotion of Khadi and native gods became part of national movement. The idea of Swadeshi became a national during this movement.