Question

Discuss the response to Swadeshi Movement in Tamil Nadu.

Answer 1

The Swadeshi Movement made a deep impact in Tamil Nadu. The congress carried on a Vigorous campaign for a boycott of Foreign goods.

Prominent leaders who played a key role:-

V. O. Chidambaranar, V. Chakkaraiyar, Subramania Bharati, and Surendranath Arya.

1. The extremist leader Bipin Chandrapal toured Madras and delivered lectures.
2. Inspired by his speech students and youths widely participated in the Swadeshi Movement.

Propagation of Swadeshi ideals:-

Many journals were started to propagate Swadeshi ideals the prominent among them were swadesamitran and India.

Mobilisation of people:-

1. Public meetings were organized in various parts of Tamil Nadu. Thousands of people attended it.
2. For the first time was used on the public platform.

Awakening and inculcating patriotic spirit:-

Subramania Bharati’s patriotic songs were especially the most important in stirring the patriotic emotions of the people.