What were the indirect results of the Swadeshi Movement?

The indirect results of the Swadeshi movement are also very important.

Firstly, the Swadeshi movement indirectly introduced a new political trend in the Indian National Congress that came to be known as ‘Extremism’.

Secondly, the Swadeshi movement also indirectly paved the way for revolutionary terrorism. A section of youngmen, deeply imbued with the spirit of patriotism, preferred driving out the British through acts of personal isolence.

Thirdly, it may be said that the Swadeshi movement made the beginning of national education efforts all over India.

Fourthly, the Swadeshi movement may be regarded as the first national awakening.

Fifthly, the Swadeshi movement encouraged the people later on to launcha vigorous movement against the British under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi.