Q.9 “बिजोलिया किसान आंदोलन के द्वितीय चरण का संचालन राष्ट्रीय स्तर के योग्य और अनुभवी व्यक्तियों द्वारा सम्पन्न हुआ।” उपर्युक्त कथन की उदहारण सहित व्याख्या कीजिए।
“The second phase of the Bijolia Kisan Andolan was conducted by qualified and experienced persons at the national level.” Explain the above statement with examples.
Ans :
The second phase of the Bijolia Kisan Andolan (1915–1923) marked its integration with national-level leadership and strategies, transitioning from a local protest to a movement aligned with India’s broader freedom struggle.
- Role of Vijay Singh Pathik:
- Pathik, a national-level leader, organized farmers systematically. He established the Vidya Pracharini Sabha (1916), creating libraries, schools, and gymnasiums as hubs for political activities.
- His call for a revolt on Hariyali Amavasya (1917) under the Uparmal Panch Board mobilized farmers against forced labour (begar) and unjust taxes.
- National Leaders’ Involvement:
- Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi, through his newspaper Pratap, dedicated a column to the movement, amplifying its reach nationally.
- Mahatma Gandhi invited Pathik to Bombay, investigated farmers’ grievances via his secretary Mahadev Desai, and morally supported the cause.
- British Intervention:
- Under pressure from the Non-Cooperation Movement (1920–21), the British formed a committee led by A.G.G. Robert Holland, leading to the 1922 agreement that abolished 35 oppressive taxes (lags).
Examples:
- Manikyalal Verma, a national activist, quit his job in the Bijolia estate to join the movement.
- Synergy with Gandhi’s Non-Cooperation Movement brought Bijolia into the national spotlight.
Conclusion:
The second phase’s success stemmed from structured leadership (Pathik), media advocacy (Pratap), and alignment with national movements, showcasing how qualified national figures transformed Bijolia into a pan-India issue.
| Source : Class 9 Ch 2 – Page 28 |