State related concept of Gandhiji:
Gandhij supported the state-less social system. According to Gandhiji, the state originates from violence and its existence is also based on violence. It blocks the way of moral development of an individual. The moral development of man depends upon his internal wish and thinking, and the state limits it with tools of fear, punishment and law.
The state works and operates the governance with the help of judiciary, jail, police and army. Practically, to maintain peace and security in the society, the presence of state is essential, but it is based on violence. So, it is always accepted as a necessary evil. Gandhiji opposed the centralization of governance and sovereignty. Gandhiji imagined a state in which there is no fear, punishment or violence,and called it Ram – Rajya (Utopia).
