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This Quote Means: 'The present system of govt is destructive and despotic to Indians and un-British and suicidal to Britain'

July 10, 2023 10:24 am

On July 6, 1892, Dadabhai Naoroji was elected to the British House of Commons. We discuss an excerpt from his book 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India (1902). Quotes from historical figures are an integral part of the UPSC CSE syllabus.

Dinyar Patel’s biography of Dadabhai Naoroji wins Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay NIF Book Prize 2021

December 01, 2021 8:25 pm

The prize is named after institution-builder Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay who had contributed significantly to the freedom struggle of India

Dadabhai Naoroji strove to be inclusive. Today’s majoritarian nationalism represents a betrayal of principles he bequeathed to India

July 27, 2020 9:25 am

What would Dadabhai Naoroji make of India today? He would be troubled by the chauvinism and anti-intellectualism that animates the current leadership. These run counter to the traditions of Indian nationalism.

Explained: Remembering Dadabhai Naoroji on his birth anniversary

September 05, 2019 8:34 am

Naoroji’s lasting intellectual contribution was to expound the 'Drain Theory'. He was closely involved with the Indian National Congress in its early phase, and served as the first Indian member of the British parliament.

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