Dr. Rammanohar Lohia holds a prominent place among socialist thinkers in India. He was a fierce propagator of socialist ideas. He made a significant contribution to the growth of the socialist movement. He was a true Gandhian and, as a true Gandhian, attempted to give Gandhism prominence in socialist thought. In the words of Sharad Omkar, "Lohia was a staunch supporter of Gandhiji's Satyagraha and non-violence , but considered Gandhism an incomplete philosophy. He was a socialist but considered Marxism one-sided . He was a nationalist but dreamed of a global world. He supported modernity but sought to transform modern civilization. He was a rebel and a revolutionary, but a true devotee of peace , truth, and non-violence."

Dr. Lohia was not only a politician but also a historian, economist, philosopher, sociologist, administrator, and a great writer. In the words of V.P. Verma, "Lohia played a crucial role during the freedom struggle, continuously nurturing the socialist movement in the country, and enriching Indian political thought."