Gopal Krishna Gokhale was a prominent moderate leader of the Indian National Congress and a staunch advocate of constitutional methods for achieving self-rule. This quote reflects his liberal democratic ideals, emphasizing that the purpose of governance and rulers is to serve the welfare of the people, not the other way around.
"Kings are made for Public; Public is not made for the King." Who among the following made this statement during the national movement?
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2015 · Topic: Moderates and Extremists in Congress (Key Moderate leaders and their contributions (Dadabhai Naoroji, G.K. Gokhale, Pherozeshah Mehta))
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