Mahatma Gandhi's severe criticism of the Congress leadership at the op

Mahatma Gandhi’s severe criticism of the Congress leadership at the opening of the Benaras Hindu University was focused on

the Congress strategy for opposing the government

the Congress accepting offices under the government

condemnation of Indian nationalism for being an elite phenomenon

All of the above

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In his speech at the opening of the Benaras Hindu University in February 1916, Mahatma Gandhi sharply criticized the Indian nationalist movement, including the presence of Congress leaders, for being disconnected from the vast majority of the Indian population – the poor and the peasants. He pointed out the opulence of the attendees, the use of English rather than Indian languages, and lamented that the movement was largely confined to the elite and urban middle class, failing to address the real grievances and aspirations of the masses. His criticism was a call to make nationalism a mass movement rooted in the lives of ordinary Indians.

– Gandhi spoke at the BHU opening in 1916.
– He criticized the nationalist movement for being elitist.
– He emphasized the need to connect with the masses and address their concerns.

This speech is considered an important moment marking Gandhi’s early articulation of his vision for the national movement, emphasizing the importance of involving the masses and focusing on social issues alongside political independence.

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