This paper critically assesses the contribution of the modern Indian political thinkers. It emphasizes on the distinctive contribution of Indian thinkers to political theorizing as well as in the making of modern India.
M.K. Gandhi ( Social philosophy, Satyagraha movement, Concept of Ram rajya,and Eonomic ideas)
Jyoti Rao Phule (Attitiude towards colonial government, Ideas about social and economic order & Universal religion) B. R. Ambedkar (Social reforms, Political ideas, Role in constitution making)
J.L. Nehru (Democratic Socialism, Nationalism and Internationalism, Non Alignment and Panchsheel)
M.N. Roy (Critique of Marx, Concept of New Humanism, Freedom & Democracy)
Ram Manohar Lohia (Chaukhamba Rajya, Economic, Political & Historical ideas) J.P. Narain (Views on Nationalism, Socialism, Sarvodaya, Total Revolution