Freedom Through Disobedience

Name: Freedom Through Disobedience
Author: Chitta Ranjan Das

By Chitta Ranjan Das

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A presidential address to a national political gathering responds to the imprisonment of a prominent leader and defends civil disobedience as a legitimate response to arbitrary bureaucracy and a passive, moderate preference for law and order. It traces the historical tension between legalism and popular rights through English constitutional examples, arguing that liberty has often been won by refusal to obey unjust laws. The speaker examines strategies such as non-cooperation and boycott of local institutions, criticizes dyarchic administrative arrangements as unsuited to the nation, and urges principled resistance when constitutional channels fail.

About the Author

Chitta Ranjan Das

Chitta Ranjan Das was an influential Indian nationalist leader, lawyer, and writer active during the early 20th century. He is best known for his advocacy of civil disobedience as a means to achieve Indian independence from British rule, a theme prominently explored in his work "Freedom Through Disobedience." Das also contributed to the discourse on Indian identity and self-governance in his book "India for Indians / Enlarged Edition." His writings reflect a deep commitment to social reform and political activism, making him a significant figure in India's struggle for freedom.