The basis of Tilak’s philosophy of non – violent resistance was that to resist unjust law was the duty of an individual. He thought that non – violent resistance was a constitutional means to him. This means of resistance was basically lawful, just, moral and had the approval of the public. There was no place for violent means in Tilak’s means of resistance. In fact, non – violent resistance was a willing policy of non-co-operation of the masses. Tilak wanted mass non – co – operation against the British bureaucracy.
