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Introduction This post compiles all the answer links for the IGNOU MGP-004: Gandhi’s Political Thought assignment (TMA 2024–25). It includes long-form and short-note responses organized as per the official question paper format. Use the links below to access each answer and complete your assignment effectively. SECTION – I Analyze Gandhi’s critique of the process of

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MPSE-004 Social and Political Thought in Modern India: Complete Assignment Answers (2024–25)

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Introduction This post compiles all the answers for the IGNOU MPSE-004: Social and Political Thought in Modern India assignment (TMA 2024–25). Each question has been answered in detail and is available through direct links. This includes both long-form 500-word answers and short notes for Section II. Click the links below to access each response directly.

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M.N. Roy’s Radical Humanism

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Introduction M.N. Roy (Manabendra Nath Roy), a revolutionary, political theorist, and philosopher, made significant contributions to modern Indian political thought through his doctrine of Radical Humanism. Originally a Marxist and founder of the Communist Party of India, Roy later grew disillusioned with orthodox communism and developed a new ideological framework centered around individual freedom, rationality,

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Examine Sri Aurobindo’s critique of political moderates in Indian National Movements.

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Introduction Sri Aurobindo Ghose was a revolutionary thinker, spiritual philosopher, and nationalist who played a pivotal role in the early phases of the Indian freedom struggle. One of the defining aspects of his political thought was his strong critique of the moderate leadership within the Indian National Congress. Sri Aurobindo believed that the moderate approach,

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State, obligation and civil disobedience

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Introduction The relationship between the individual and the state is a central theme in political philosophy. It raises important questions about authority, responsibility, and resistance. One of the most powerful responses to unjust state power is the concept of civil disobedience. Mahatma Gandhi, drawing inspiration from moral and spiritual principles, developed a non-violent form of

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Concept of ‘ahimsa’

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Introduction The concept of Ahimsa, or non-violence, is one of the foundational pillars of Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy. Derived from ancient Indian traditions, Ahimsa was transformed by Gandhi into a powerful and practical principle for personal conduct, social change, and political resistance. For Gandhi, Ahimsa was not merely the absence of violence but a way of

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The role of constructive programme in Gandhi’s philosophy

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Introduction Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy of non-violence and truth is not limited to protest and resistance—it includes a vision for building a better, more just society. This vision was embodied in what he called the “Constructive Programme.” The Constructive Programme was a set of social, economic, and moral initiatives aimed at transforming Indian society from the

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Gandhi’s concept of individual autonomy

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Introduction Mahatma Gandhi’s idea of individual autonomy is rooted in his broader philosophy of truth, non-violence, and self-realization. To Gandhi, true freedom meant more than political independence; it involved inner moral strength, self-discipline, and the ability to act in harmony with one’s conscience. His concept of individual autonomy is closely linked to self-rule or Swaraj,

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