With reference to Congress Socialist Party, consider the following sta

With reference to Congress Socialist Party, consider the following statements:

  • It advocated the boycott of British goods and evasion of taxes.
  • It wanted to establish the dictatorship of proletariat.
  • It advocated separate electorate for minorities and oppressed classes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 2 only
3 only
1, 2 and 3
None
This question was previously asked in
UPSC IAS – 2015
None of the statements correctly describes the Congress Socialist Party (CSP).
The CSP was founded within the Indian National Congress and represented a socialist faction. They advocated for democratic socialism, land reforms, nationalization of key industries, and participation in the freedom struggle.
Statement 1: While CSP members participated in the freedom struggle which included boycotts and civil disobedience, “advocated the boycott of British goods and evasion of taxes” is not a complete or defining characteristic of the CSP compared to other factions within the Congress. Their primary focus was on achieving independence through nationalist movement and establishing a socialist society thereafter.
Statement 2: The CSP explicitly rejected the idea of the dictatorship of the proletariat, distinguishing themselves from communist parties. They believed in democratic methods for achieving socialism.
Statement 3: The CSP was committed to a secular and united India. They were staunch opponents of separate electorates and communal politics, advocating for the upliftment of all oppressed sections within a unified national framework.
Therefore, none of the statements accurately reflect the core ideology or positions of the Congress Socialist Party.
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