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TITLE Relevance of Subhas Chandra Bose s Revolutionary Nationalism in Contemporary India
ABSTRACT Subhas Chandra Bose occupies a distinctive place in the history of the Indian freedom struggle due to his advocacy of revolutionary nationalism and his uncompromising demand for complete independence. Unlike moderate and non-violent approaches, Bose’s nationalism was rooted in discipline, unity, sacrifice, and the readiness to confront colonial domination through assertive means. His vision of nationalism went beyond political freedom and included social equality, economic self-reliance, and strong national leadership. This abstract examines the relevance of Subhas Chandra Bose’s revolutionary nationalism in the context of contemporary India. In present-day India, nationalism continues to play a central role in shaping political discourse, national identity, and public life. Bose’s ideas remain significant because they emphasize unity above divisions of caste, religion, language, and region. His insistence on national integration and collective responsibility offers important lessons for a pluralistic society facing challenges of social fragmentation, political polarization, and declining civic values. The emphasis on discipline and self-sacrifice in Bose’s thought also holds relevance for strengthening responsible citizenship and ethical leadership in modern India. Bose’s revolutionary nationalism further inspires youth engagement and patriotic consciousness. At a time when young citizens are seeking meaningful participation in nation-building, his life and ideology provide a powerful model of commitment, courage, and service to the nation. Although the militant dimension of his nationalism may not align directly with India’s democratic and constitutional framework, the underlying values of determination, national pride, and self-confidence continue to resonate strongly. The abstract concludes that Subhas Chandra Bose’s revolutionary nationalism remains relevant in contemporary India not as a call for armed struggle, but as an ideological inspiration. Reinterpreted within democratic norms, his vision contributes to debates on nationalism, leadership, unity, and national self-reliance, reaffirming his enduring influence on India’s political and moral imagination.
AUTHOR Naresh Kumar Yadav, Dr. Anita Jain Research Scholar, Department of History, Sunrise University, Alwar (Rajasthan), India Assistant Professor, Department of History, Sunrise University, Alwar (Rajasthan), India
VOLUME 12
DOI DOI:10.15680/IJARETY.2025.1206036
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