Question 8. One of the guiding principles of the ideology of the Swatantra Party was _______ (Working class interests/Protection of Primary states/economy free from state control/Autonomy of state within the Union.) Answer
The party felt that progress, welfare, and happiness of the people could be achieved by giving maximum freedom to individuals with the state minimising intervention. The state should replace its intervention with fostering the Indian tradition of helping others in people.