Local Government in Ancient India c2.2

c2.2

Dr. Mookerji’s frank expression of opinion that since local institutions most nearly concern most people, self-government should logically start in that sphere, is moderately couched, but will no doubt be strongly controverted. He may be asked to examine the experience of the United Kingdom on the one hand, and of Russia on the other, in opposition to this thesis. But, be this as it may, there is perhaps in some minds a tendency to dwell on the grander and more showy aspects of progressive self-government rather than on the humbler practical results which may revive and brighten the lives of the unknown millions of India. To such extravagances the study of Dr. Mookerji’s work will be a useful corrective.