The Congress in the first twenty years was "moderate" In its approach explain what were the major demands of the moderates?
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In the early years of Congress, the leaders had modest demands and adopted peaceful methods like petitions and prayers to put forward their demands, which included:
Elected representatives in the provincial and central legislative councils.
Recruitment of Indians in high government posts
Reduction of military expenditure
changes in government's economic policies
promoting education among the masses.
Amendment of the Arms Act of 1878, according to which Indians were prohibited from possessing any arms without license.
Answer:
In the early years of Congress, the leaders had modest demands and adopted peaceful methods like petitions and prayers to put forward their demands, which included:
Elected representatives in the provincial and central legislative councils.
Recruitment of Indians in high government posts
Reduction of military expenditure
changes in government's economic policies
promoting education among the masses.
Amendment of the Arms Act of 1878, according to which Indians were prohibited from possessing any arms without license.
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