Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Challenges to and Restoration of the Congress System

Question:

With which the following parties is Ram Manohar Lohia not associated?

Options:

Congress Socialist Party;

Socialist Party

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party.

Samyukta Socialist Party

Correct Answer:

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party.

Explanation:

Ram Manohar Lohia was among the founders of the Congress Socialist Party; after the split in the parent, the leader of the Socialist Party and later the Samyukta Socialist Party.

Ram Manohar Lohia (1910-1967) was a prominent socialist leader and intellectual who actively participated in the Indian freedom movement. He was one of the key figures in the establishment of the Congress Socialist Party, and following the division within the main party, he assumed leadership roles in both the Socialist Party and the later-formed Samyukta Socialist Party.
Serving as a Member of the Lok Sabha from 1963 to 1967, Lohia made significant contributions to India's political landscape. He also held the position of founder editor for "Mankind" and "Jan," publications recognized for their original contributions to non-European socialist theories.
Lohia's political influence was underscored by his distinct perspectives. He gained recognition for his direct criticisms of Jawaharlal Nehru, his strategic approach of advocating non-Congressism, his fervent support for the reservation of opportunities for backward castes, and his vocal opposition to the continued prominence of the English language.
Throughout his life, Ram Manohar Lohia left an enduring mark as a forward-thinking socialist leader and a catalyst for thought-provoking discussions on social justice, political strategies, and language policies.