Discuss the contribution of Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad to pre and post Independent India. (200 words, 10M)
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was a great educationist and scholar of modern India. He believed in a liberal, modern society with universalisation of education. He witnessed changes in both pre and post independent India, and made significant contribution in both the phases.
These are:
Pre Independence Phase:
He made his debut in politics when the British announced the partition of Bengal in 1905. While many Muslims of the East Bengal supported it, Azad rejected the proposal outrightly. He took active part in the agitations against the partition and joined the secret societies and revolutionary organisations. He aired his liberal views through the journal `Al-Hilar which he started in 1912.
He also became the President of Indian National Congress at the age of 35. He was the chid spokesman of Congress during Quit India Movement. He was opposed to the idea of partition till the very end, even though Congress party agreed to it.
Post Independent Phase:
In 1947, Maulana Azad became the first Education Minister of free India. He established academies such as Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Sahitya Academy, Sangeet Natak Academy and Lalit Kala Academy.
He played a pivotal role in the establishment of UGC and IITs. He stood for knowledge of English language, universal primary education, free and compulsory education upto 14 years of age, and girls education.
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was a great educationist and scholar of modern India. He believed in a liberal, modern society with universalisation of education. He witnessed changes in both pre and post independent India, and made significant contribution in both the phases.
These are:
Pre Independence Phase:
He made his debut in politics when the British announced the partition of Bengal in 1905. While many Muslims of the East Bengal supported it, Azad rejected the proposal outrightly. He took active part in the agitations against the partition and joined the secret societies and revolutionary organisations. He aired his liberal views through the journal `Al-Hilar which he started in 1912.
He also became the President of Indian National Congress at the age of 35. He was the chid spokesman of Congress during Quit India Movement. He was opposed to the idea of partition till the very end, even though Congress party agreed to it.
Post Independent Phase:
In 1947, Maulana Azad became the first Education Minister of free India. He established academies such as Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Sahitya Academy, Sangeet Natak Academy and Lalit Kala Academy.
He played a pivotal role in the establishment of UGC and IITs. He stood for knowledge of English language, universal primary education, free and compulsory education upto 14 years of age, and girls education.