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Civil Disobedience in Indian Tradition, with Some Early Nineteenth Century Documents c5.s3.2

Civil Disobedience in Indian Tradition, with Some Early Nineteenth Century Documents c5.s3.2

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c5.s3.2

Does the knowledge that non-cooperation and civil disobedience are in the tradition of India have any relevance to present day India? It appears to the present writer that there is such a relevance both for the people as well as governments and other authorities. A realisation of it in fact seems crucial in the sphere of people-government relationship, and its acceptance imperative for the health and smooth functioning of Indian polity even today.