Gandhian state: 

Though he emphasised the formation of stateless society as an ideal state, yet in practice, he has explained two objectives of a state under the concept of decentralised village self – governance and non-violent democracy, which are as follows: 

1. Decentralised village self – governance: 

In the form of decentralised village self governance, Gandhiji presented a sub-ideal of political arrangement. He believed that the ideal state of decentralised village self governance can also be obtained by gradual efforts and by changing fundamental notions in the outlook of the people, and to ensure its formation, there was a need of a time-specific programme. 

2. Non – violent democracy: 

In the form of provisionary reformist mission, Gandhiji envisaged a non – violent democracy. In a non-violent democracy, a state establishes non – violence in the life of its people by way of propagation of non – violence. Use of force is minimal in this system. Police and army will work as the servant of people. In peace time, army and police will be engaged in constructive activities.