Analytical Discourse Of (Re)Evolution Of Indian Press And Indian National Movement

Abstract

In pre-independence times there was national consensus on socio-political idealism that gave the direction to liberate India from colonial powers. The dream of freedom was mediated by Indian press, which gave every Indian a sense of purpose and enlightened their way to revolution and peaceful resistance at the same time. Much owes to its active communication coordinated by  multiple philosophies of ahimsa, persistence, determination, patriotism and above all integration and nationalism. Despite their inability to read and write and absence of social media agencies in traditional times to spread information in distant areas; journalism with its active mass participation in writings, sloganeering and oral tradition communication facilitated the protest that kicked the momentum which accelerated the national movement. Though the East India Communication ruled for more than two century, print and press media played an integral tool for communication amongst the native Indians around the world. However, there were impositions and draconian laws against inter communication like regional gagging and press act to restrict  all the information curtailing freedom of mediations and censoring significant messages. This in one way sabotaged their philosophy and instant vigour to think tank; and aroused their leaning to the greater cause of liberation and nationalism endured by undefeated patriotism. Although at this point the country was dependent on the strong educated leaders and majority of the Indians were illiterate under the curse of with poverty and helplessness due to age old subordination by Mughals. The saga of the India Freedom Movement is almost tantamount with the history of India press wherein national consciousness was aroused, sustained and promoted by pen boards, newspapers and periodicals. The ideologies and thoughts of the great visionaries for dawn of freedom was communicated to people and united them.