GANDHI AND MAO:A COMPARISON

ARVIND K PANDEY

It’s noteworthy that both Gandhi and Mao , residing on different plane of thoughts, parted with their comforts for the sake of common people’s sake.They both were pragmatic thinkers who gave rise to new undercurrents in the field of politics.However, Gandhiji’s firm belef in the supremacy of God and his strong advocacy of non -violent means create a sharp distinction between these two personalities.Ironically, in today’s world India and China have given way to global elements .In other words, they have deviated from the vision of their architects.Today, the pains of common man fizzle , without triggering any emotion, amid the chaos of the modern times.The emergence of global giants has proved fatal for ordinary lives in both the nations.People once again are desperately awaiting for the arrival of leaders of their stature who can save them from the onslaught of negative forces and restore theri faith in higher ideals.