Which model of development had fewer supporters in India on the eve of Independence?

American-style capitalist development

Before Independence, India had two models of modern development to consider: the liberal-capitalist model prevalent in much of Europe and the US, and the socialist model seen in the USSR. These ideologies and the Cold War conflict between the superpowers have been topics you have already explored. In India at that time, there were many individuals who were strongly influenced by the Soviet model of development. This group included leaders from the Communist Party of India, the Socialist Party, and prominent figures like Nehru within the Congress. However, there were relatively few supporters of American-style capitalist development in the country.