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Who enunciated his famous formula that 'Swaraj must be for the masses and not for the classes alone'?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Motilal Nehru
  2. Gandhiji
  3. Subhas Chandra Bose
  4. C. R. Das

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: C. R. Das

Explanation: C.R. Das (Chittaranjan Das) enunciated the formula that Swaraj must be for the masses and not for the classes alone. 📚 Other Information: ▪️ He was a leading nationalist and founder of the Swaraj Party (1923). ▪️ Das opposed elitist politics and advocated for mass participation in the freedom struggle. ▪️ His ideology focused on social justice, education, and political awareness. ▪️ He served as Mayor of Calcutta Corporation and implemented civic reforms. ▪️ C.R. Das was also known as “Deshbandhu” (Friend of the Nation). ▪️ He mentored leaders like Subhas Chandra Bose. ▪️ He defended revolutionaries in the Alipore Bomb Case (1908). ▪️ His message reflected the inclusive nature of Indian nationalism.