He was a member of the moderate group in the Congress, favouring Hindu–Muslim unity in achieving self-government, and following such leaders as Mehta, Naoroji, and Gopal Krishna Gokhale.
Ia merupakan anggota moderat dalam Kongres tersebut, mengharapkan persatuan Hindu–Muslim dalam mencapai pemerintahan sendiri, dan mengikuti para pemimpin seperti Mehta, Naoroji, dan Gopal Krishna Gokhale.