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The Bowman Affair
- The Bowman Affair involved Nikolay Bowman, a key Iskra agent, and his affair with a comrade's wife.
- Bowman's cruel treatment of the woman after the affair led to her suicide, causing a moral dilemma within the party.
Party Membership Debate
- Lenin and Martov clashed over party membership: Lenin favored dedicated revolutionaries, while Martov wanted broader inclusion.
- This seemingly minor disagreement reflected a deeper divide about the party's nature and future direction.
The Bundist Question
- The Bundists, representing Jewish workers, sought autonomy within the party, but Martov and Trotsky opposed their demands.
- They argued for a unified party, fearing that granting autonomy to subgroups would undermine their overall goals.