Who among the following founded the Forward Bloc in 1939?

Correct option is C

The correct Ans is (C) Subhash Chandra Bose
Explanation: The Forward Bloc was founded by Subhash Chandra Bose in 1939 after he resigned from the presidency of the Indian National Congress (INC). Bose formed the Forward Bloc to consolidate the left-wing sections within the Congress and to promote the fight against British colonial rule. He envisioned the Forward Bloc as a platform for radical policies aimed at achieving complete independence for India.
Key Points:
· Foundation Year: The Forward Bloc was founded in May 1939 in Calcutta (now Kolkata).
· Reason for Formation: Bose disagreed with the moderate approach of the Congress leadership, particularly Gandhi, and wanted to adopt more aggressive methods to achieve independence.
· Objective: To mobilize the masses for the complete liberation of India from British rule.
· World War II: During WWII, Subhash Chandra Bose sought international support to oust the British, eventually forming the Indian National Army (INA).
· Subhash Chandra Bose referred to Gandhi as the "Father of the Nation" in a radio broadcast.
· Bose was elected INC President in 1938 (Haripura) and 1939 (Tripuri) but resigned due to ideological differences.
· The Forward Bloc continued to exist post-independence as a political party.
Other Options:
· Mahatma Gandhi (Option A): Advocated non-violent resistance but did not establish the Forward Bloc.
· Chittaranjan Das (Option B): A prominent nationalist leader and mentor of Bose but passed away in 1925, much before the Bloc's formation.
· Jawaharlal Nehru (Option D): Played a major role in the freedom struggle but did not found the Forward Bloc.