​Limitations of Moderates

Congress moderates highlighted constitutional means and communication with the British administration, which detractors saw as lacking urgency and aggressiveness to oppose colonial domination.

  • Moderates relied on intellectual dialogue, petitions, and assemblies, which had little impact on Indians. They struggled to mobilize the masses, limiting their pressure on the British government.
  • They trusted the British administration to reform politics and wanted British justice and fairness instead of self-governance. The British government frequently postponed their requests.
  • Mostly leaders were educated and rich Indians. They rarely affected rural or underprivileged communities. However, they hardly pleased all Indians due to their restricted social base.
  • Further, they accepted self-rule ....
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