- The moderate phase of the national movement was dominated by the ‘moderates’.
- They were people who believed in British justice and were loyal to them.
- They believed that the british was essentially good and linked the growth of india with them
Moderate Leaders Of India
Dadabhai Naoroji
- Known as the ‘Grand old man of India.’
- He became the first Indian to become a member of the House of Commons in Britain.
- Authored ‘Poverty and Un-British Rule in India’ which focused on the economic drain of India because of British policies. This led to an enquiry on the matter.
Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee
- The first president of the INC.
- Lawyer by profession. First Indian to act as Standing Counsel.
G Subramania Aiyer
- Founded ‘The Hindu’ newspaper where he criticised British imperialism.
- Also founded Tamil newspaper ‘Swadesamitran’.
- Co-founded the Madras Mahajana Sabha.
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
- Regarded as Mahatma Gandhi’s political guru.
- Founded the Servants of India Society.
Sir Surendranath Banerjee
- Also called ‘Rashtraguru’ and ‘Indian Burke’.
- Founded the Indian National Association which later merged with the INC.