The revolutionary nationalist movement evolved under Bhagat Singh as the emphasis shifted away from militancy and heroic action to creation of a mass-based struggle. Elaborate. (250 words)

Topic: The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country.

 

1. The revolutionary nationalist movement evolved under Bhagat Singh as the emphasis shifted away from militancy and heroic action to creation of a mass-based struggle. Elaborate. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Tough

Reference: IndianExpress 

Why the question: With Delhi government allocating Rs 10 crore budget to activities relating to Bhagat Singh in a year, Bhagat Singh Archives and Resource Centre hopes to get some regular funding and minimum regular staff, to continue and expand its scope and activities.

Key Demand of the question: To write about how the scope and nature of revolution evolved under Bhagat Singh and his comrades.

Directive word: 

Elaborate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the context. You must be defining key terms wherever appropriate and substantiate with relevant associated facts.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction: 

Give a brief about the ideology of Bhagat Singh and his associates.

Body:

Mention how their ideology evolved. From the belief in violence and heroic action towards national liberation and then the building of a new socialist society.

Mention the features of the new revolution they believed in. Preventing exploitation of all forms, Freedom, justice, ending communalism, scientific temper etc.

Conclusion:

Write about how these were ideals were incorporated in our constitution.