Indians were British citizens with a birthright to be free (...) [and they have] every right to claim an honorable fulfillment of our British pledged rights.... It is futile to tell me that we must wait till all the people are ready. The British people did not -wait for their parliament.... Self-government is the only and chief remedy. In self-government is our hope, strength and greatness. I am a Hindu, a Muslim, a Parsi, but above all an Indian First.
In 1904 Dadabhai demanded "SWARAJ" Self Government for India. - Dr. Dadabhai Naoroji: "The Grand Old Man of India"