Question

Form groups to analyse, compare and discuss the various elements or demands contained in the above resolution.

Answer 1

This is a group discussion activity. The resolution from the Lahore session (1929) declares Purna Swaraj as the goal. Key elements include:

• Right to Freedom: The resolution stated that freedom was the natural and undeniable right of every Indian.
• Criticism of British Rule: It blamed British rule for taking away people’s freedom and causing economic, political, cultural, and social damage to India.
• Demand for Complete Independence: It called for India to end its connection with British rule and achieve Purna Swaraj, or complete independence.

Compared with earlier demands for dominion status and reforms, this resolution marked an important change. The freedom movement had now moved from asking for limited reforms to demanding full independence from British rule.