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Who among the following did Gandhiji regard as his political Guru?

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SSC CGL 2016 (Tier 1) Previous Year Question Paper (11-Sep-2016) (Shift 2)
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Gopal Krishna Gokhale

Gopal Krishna Gokhale was regarded by Gandhi as his political guru. Gandhi followed his advice and toured the entire nation to learn about the problems of the populace. For three decades, Gokhale opposed the use of reactionary or revolutionary methods in the fight for social empowerment, increased educational opportunities, and Indian independence. Some of his contributions and works are-

  • He served as a member of the Bombay Legislative Council from 1899 to 1902
  • The Morley-Minto reforms of 1909 were framed at the Imperial legislature, where Gokhale played a significant role.
  • He belonged to the Indian National Congress's Moderate Group, which he joined in 1889.
  • In the Banaras session of 1905, he was elected INC president.
  • At this time, he was leading a group of "Moderates" and "Extremists," who were led by people like Lala Lajpat Rai and Bal Gangadhar Tilak, among others.
  • Despite their ideological differences, they both worked tirelessly to secure Lala Lajpat Rai's release in 1907 after the British had imprisoned him at Mandalay in what is now Myanmar.

He was Gandhi's mentor and leader in every way. In his autobiography "My Experiments with Truth," Gandhi devotes a significant amount of space to Gokhale, highlighting his contributions and admirable qualities. This demonstrates Gandhi's gratitude and humility while also shedding light on Gokhale's powerful fervor.
Gopal Krishna Gokhale

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