Despite vast differences in their philosophies, methods, and immediate goals, both Gandhism and Marxism share the ultimate ideal of a stateless society, albeit conceived differently. Gandhi envisioned 'Ram Rajya' or enlightened anarchism, a society where individuals are self-controlled and moral, rendering the state apparatus unnecessary. Marx envisioned communism, a stage reached after socialism, where class distinctions disappear, and the state, seen as an instrument of class oppression, withers away.
One common agreement between Gandhism and Marxism is
Asked in UPSC IAS 2020 · Topic: The Governance System (Meaning, Scope, and Dimensions of Governance)
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Answer: A. the final goal of a stateless society
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