Correct option is C
- The Forward Bloc was founded by Subhash Chandra Bose in 1939 after he split from the Indian National Congress (INC) due to differences with the Congress leadership, particularly with Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru.
- The main objective of the Forward Bloc was to unite the leftist forces and revolutionary elements within the Indian independence movement to fight for complete independence from British rule.
- The Forward Bloc was seen as a more radical faction compared to the INC and advocated for more direct action and mass mobilization to achieve its goals.
Additional Information:
- Subhash Chandra Bose, a prominent leader of the Indian freedom struggle, was known for his radical views and his efforts to seek international support for India's independence, particularly through his interactions with Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan during World War II.
- The Forward Bloc became an important political force, especially in Bengal, and continued to play a role in Indian politics even after independence.
Other Options:
- Mahatma Gandhi: Gandhi led the Indian National Congress and was known for his policy of non-violence and peaceful protests. He was not involved in the formation of the Forward Bloc.
- Chittaranjan Das: Chittaranjan Das was an important leader in the Non-Cooperation Movement and a key figure in the formation of the Swaraj Party, but he was not involved in the formation of the Forward Bloc.
- Jawaharlal Nehru: Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, was a prominent leader of the Congress but was not involved in the creation of the Forward Bloc, as it was a faction led by Subhash Chandra Bose.
