In Bengal, it had already spread deep into the hinterlands after 1905
As for MKG, he did spread the movement but with himself as the leader with only Him having the power to control the INC organization & its finances. We are still suffering bcoz of that
1) Those RTing/liking this 👇 snapshot will surely Never recommend the entire book as it exposes many of the demi-gods of Indian RW & shows the "villains" in a positive way
Contains stuff that many RW "civilizational warriors" & "intellectual giants" tried to cover up
2) Those who as puzzled as to why Bengal has suddenly become "Dharmik" once again ; (many think Voting for Chaddis = dharmik) or
why challenge to the secular consensus & mullahdom is coming from Bengali "Bhadraloks" or why Saffron replaced Red
They should read the above book.
3) Indian RW (& its different variants) had little understanding of India's political history !
Which is why folks get puzzled & bewildered at Chaddis going full fledged anti-Hindu even with full majority and think that "Commie Bongs" have suddenly become "Virat Hindoos".