What social and political changes did the liberals desire ?
What social and political changes did the liberals desire ?
Ans.
(i) Liberals wanted a nation which tolerated all religions. They opposed the uncontrolled power of dynastic rulers and wanted to safeguard the rights of individuals against governments.
(ii) They argued for a representative, elected parliamentary government subject to laws interpreted by a well-trained judiciary that was independent of rulers and officials.
(iii) They felt propertied man mainly should have the right to vote. They did not want the voting rights for women.