Volume-X, Issue-VI, November 2024 |
Jugal Kishore Roybir: A Revolutionary Mind Caught Between Marxist Ideals And Socialist Realities Partha Sarathi Mandal, State Aided College Teacher, Department of English, Lilabati Mahavidyalaya, Alinagar, West Bengal, India Harekrishna Barman, State Aided College Teacher, Department of Education, Lilabati Mahavidyalaya, Alinagar, West Bengal, India Kshiroda Roy, State Aided College Teacher, Department of Political Science, Lilabati Mahavidyalaya, Alinagar, West Bengal, India |
Received: 11.11.2024 | Accepted: 18.11.2024 | Published Online: 30.11.2024 | Page No: 176-193 | ||||
DOI: 10.29032/ijhsss.vol.10.issue.06W.019 | |||||||
ABSTRACT | ||
Jugal Kishore Roybir also known as ‘Uttarbanger Gandhi’ (The Gandhi of North Bengal), though not as widely recognized as other political figures of his time, was a significant player in the intellectual and political movements of postcolonial India. His philosophical and ideological outlook was deeply shaped by the Marxist-Socialist currents that swept across India in the mid-20th century. Like many of his contemporaries, Roybir's engagement with Marxism was not limited to its theoretical aspects; it was a tool for understanding the socioeconomic and political challenges of a newly independent India. This essay critically examines how Marxist-Socialist ideas influenced Roybir’s thought and activism, drawing connections to other key socialist thinkers of his time, such as Ram Manohar Lohia, Vinoba Bhave, J.P. Narayan, and Kishen Pattnayak. Jugal Kishore Roybir, a prominent Indian socialist leader and thinker, is widely recognized for his commitment to the ideals of social justice, economic self-reliance, and political empowerment. His thoughts on self-reliance, particularly within the context of India's socio-political and economic conditions, remain relevant even today. Roybir's ideas emerged during a crucial period in India's history, when the country was grappling with the aftermath of British colonial rule and the challenges of building an independent, self-sustaining nation. His last rites were performed by people belonging to different religions such as Hindus, Muslims and Christians —— this actually proves his great acceptability across communities. He was warmly greeted as Jugal Da by his fans/followers. Keywords: Equality, Justice, Independence, Marxist, Economic Socialism. |