Question

How was Rowlatt Act opposed by the people in India? Explain with examples.​

Answer 1

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How was Rowlatt Act opposed by the people in India? Explain with examples.

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Gandhiji, who had formed a Satyagraha Sabha earlier, called for a countrywide protest against the proposed Rowlatt Act. Throughout the country, 6 April 1919 was observed as a National Humiliation Day. Gandhiji wanted a non-violent civil disobedience against such unjust laws. Hartals (Strikes) and rallies were organized in various cities. Workers went on strike in railway workshops. Shops closed down. The movement was non-violent but proved to be effective.

Answer 2

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☞It gave the government enormous powers to repress political activities and allowed detention of political prisoners without trial for two years.

Indians disapproved this Act in the following ways :

☞ The Rowlatt Act was opposed in the following manner.

i) Rallies were organised in various cities .

ii) Workers went on strikes in railway workshops.

iii) Shops were closed down.

It was in opposition to the Rowlatt Act that the infamous Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place.

General Dyer ordered his troops to open fire on the innocent civilians who had gathered from the city of Amritsar and outside to attend a peaceful meeting.

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