RESISTING COLONIAL ORDER IN MANTO’STHE NEW CONSTITUTION: A POSTCOLONIAL CRITIQUE

Abstract

Resistance to colonization is the main focus of postcolonialism. The study has a postcolonial critique of the colonial ideologies and the colonized Indians’ sense of resistance towards the colonial order as depicted Manto’s short story, The New Constitution. It revolves around the main issues of resisting, self-identity, and cultural hegemony in the colonial setting. Through the contesting and the overturning of the colonial agenda’s existing norms, Manto’s selected story presents the readers with new viewpoints on history, politics and society. The protagonist, Ustad Mangu, becomes a strong symbol of revolt and rebellion, representing the collective struggle of the oppressed natives against colonial oppression. Through Mangu’s character, Manto artfully captures the spirit of resistance that defined the struggle for independence in colonial India, highlighting the indomitable will of those who fought tirelessly for freedom and justice.The findings show that the selected short story throws light on theme of resistance against colonization by thecolonized Indian.