Extremists (like Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Lala Lajpat Rai, Bipin Chandra Pal):
Adopted more aggressive methods
Believed in self-reliance and self-determination
Wanted complete independence (Swaraj)
Used mass mobilization techniques
Drew inspiration from Indian culture and history
Emphasized on self-respect and swadeshi (use of Indian goods)
Moderates (like Dadabhai Naoroji, Gopal Krishna Gokhale, Surendranath Banerjee):
Believed in gradual reforms and constitutional methods
Had faith in British sense of justice
Focused on petitions, memorandums, and appeals
Primarily represented educated elite and upper classes
Used persuasion and reasoning in their approach
