The methods employed by the two groups (Moderates and Extremists) of Congress were different in their tempo and approach. Congress split into two different groups at Surat Session of Congress in 1907. While the moderates had infinite faith in the efficacy of Constitutional agitation and in appealing to the British sense of justice and fair play, in holding annual conference, making speeches, passing elaborate resolutions and sending deputations to England. The Extremists had no faith in the benevolence’ of British public or Parliament nor were they convinced of the efficacy of merely holding conferences. Extremists had faith in the concept of passive resistance. ....Read more