Consider the following statements regardingAll India Trade Union Cong...
- Statement 1 is correct: All India Trade Union Congress was formed in 1920. Lokmanya Tilak was one of the moving spirits in its formation. Lala Lajpat Rai, the famous extremist leader from Punjab became its first President and Dewan Chaman Lal, who was to become a major name in Indian labour movement became its General Secretary.
- Statement 2 is not correct: The manifesto issued by AITUC to the workers urged them not only to orgnise themselves but also to intervene in nationalist politics. Lala Lajpat Rai was among the first in india to link capitalism with imperialism and emphasize the crucial role of working class in fighting this combination. Similarly, at the second session of AITUC, Dewan Chaman Lal while moving a resolution in favour of Swaraj pointed out that it was to be a Swaraj, not for the capitalists but for the workers.
Consider the following statements regardingAll India Trade Union Cong...
Lala Lajpat Rai was its first President:
- This statement is correct. Lala Lajpat Rai, also known as Punjab Kesari, was the first President of the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC). He played a significant role in the Indian independence movement and was a prominent leader in the trade union movement as well.
The union appealed to the workers to refrain from nationalist politics:
- This statement is incorrect. The All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) was established in 1920, and one of its primary objectives was to bring together workers from different industries and promote their socio-economic interests. However, the AITUC was closely associated with the Indian National Congress and actively participated in the nationalist movement. It encouraged workers to join the struggle for independence and supported nationalist politics.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, the correct answer is option 'A' - 1 only. Lala Lajpat Rai was indeed the first President of the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC), but the union did not appeal to workers to refrain from nationalist politics. Instead, it actively promoted nationalist politics and encouraged workers to participate in the struggle for independence.