Introduction
Abhinav Bharat was a revolutionary organization founded by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, an Indian independence activist and nationalist, in 1904.
The organization aimed to liberate India from British rule and establish a Hindu Rashtra, a Hindu nation. This essay will explore the origins and goals of Abhinav Bharat and its impact on the Indian independence movement.
Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, also known as VD Savarkar, was born in 1883 in the city of Nashik in Maharashtra.
He was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement and a fierce advocate of Hindutva, an ideology that emphasizes the Hindu identity of India.
Savarkar believed that India could only achieve true independence if it became a Hindu nation and rejected the idea of a secular state.
Foundation
In 1904, Savarkar founded Abhinav Bharat, a secret society that aimed to achieve its goal of a Hindu Rashtra through revolutionary means. The organization’s name translates to “Young India,” reflecting its aim to mobilize young Indians to fight for independence. Abhinav Bharat drew inspiration from similar organizations in Europe, such as the Irish Republican Brotherhood, which had successfully fought for Irish independence from Britain.
Abhinav Bharat’s activities included the recruitment and training of revolutionaries, the dissemination of revolutionary literature, and the planning of violent attacks against British targets. The organization’s members were known for their use of bombs and other explosives in their attacks. Savarkar himself was implicated in a bomb attack in 1909 that killed a British official, for which he was arrested and sentenced to life in prison.
Abhinav Bharat had a significant impact on the Indian independence movement, inspiring other revolutionary organizations and contributing to the overall momentum of the movement.
However, its tactics were controversial and attracted criticism from other nationalist leaders, who favored nonviolent resistance. The organization’s use of violence also led to a crackdown by the British authorities, and many of its members were arrested and imprisoned.
Conclusion
Abhinav Bharat was a revolutionary organization founded by VD Savarkar in 1904 with the goal of liberating India from British rule and establishing a Hindu Rashtra.
The organization’s activities included the recruitment and training of revolutionaries, the dissemination of revolutionary literature, and the planning of violent attacks against British targets.
Abhinav Bharat had a significant impact on the Indian independence movement, but its tactics were controversial and attracted criticism from other nationalist leaders.
Despite its ultimate failure to achieve its goal, Abhinav Bharat remains an important chapter in India’s struggle for independence.