Introduction to Political Theory “ Just because you do not take interest in politics does not mean politics wont take interest in you’’ Politics is the set of activities that are associated with making decisions in groups, or other forms of power relations between individuals, such as the distribution of resources or status. Whereas, theory is referred to as set of interrelated concepts, definitions and prepositions that presents a systematic view of events or situations by specifying relationships among variables in order to explain and predict the events or the situations. But by political theory we do not mean simply the study of the state, for politics is far wider than the state. It takes account of activity that focuses on the state – like parties, for example, which in liberal democracies are not part of the state, but seek through elections to become the government. Nor is politics simply about activities that focus on the state. It is about conflict, ...
Remembering the Revolutionary: Bhagat Singh “I will climb the gallows gladly and show to the world as to how bravely the revolutionaries can sacrifice themselves for the cause.” In the early 20th century, when the fight for Independence was at its peak. Many political leaders became the voice of the masses and led the struggle for freedom. While leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Pandit Nehru fought with peace and non-violence, the revolutionaries gave their sweat and blood. One such revolutionary was Sardar Bhagat Singh. Sacrificing his life at the age of 23, he became an idol for many. He was born in 1907. “My life has been dedicated to the noblest cause, that of the freedom of the country. Therefore, there is no rest or worldly desire that can lure me now.” -in a letter to his family, he wrote. In 1928, Lala Lajpat Rai died due to fatal injuries during the lathi charge on a crowd protesting the Simon Commission. This proved to be the turn...
A great philosopher, Martin Luther King Jr. once said-"I have a dream". I say that-"I too have a dream!" Every child has a dream to become someone and to do something in their lives. For me, that dream has been of becoming a social servant and do something for my country. To make India better, to make it the India of my dreams. I dream of an India where justice is served to all. Where each Indian enjoys equality. Where no child sleeps hungry. Where there is no distinction between high class and low class of people. An India in which all communities shall live together in perfect harmony. We shall be at peace with every other nation. Where 'Unity in Diversity' is our strength. An India which is a role model for other nations. This is the kind of India of my dreams.... But I alone cannot achieve my dream. It will take every Indian to work hard. So dear readers, it is time that we do something for our motherland. I request you all to pledge toda...
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