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The Rowlatt Act 1919 gave the government enormous power to repress the political activities. Elucidate.​

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Answered by varshinihanagal
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Answer:

yes Rowlatt act gave enormous power to repress political activities.

Explanation:

1. Rowlatt act was hurriedly passed by imperial legislative council despite the United opposition of Indian members.

2. it gave enormous powers to government.

3. According to Rowlatt act, the government could repress political activities and also allowed the detention of political prisoners without trail for 2 years.

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Answered by Anonymous
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It gave immense power as it allowed them to arrest people without any trials.

  • The act granted the British government the authority and power to detain citizens and jail them for up to two years without charge or trial if they were accused of being terrorists.
  • Gandhi organized the Rowlatt Satyagrah to protest the act, which gave the government vast powers to curb Indian leaders' political activities.
  • Protests and demonstrations were held in various cities in response to the Act, employees went on strike in railway factories, and stores were shut down.
  • The British government went to great lengths to curb nationalist activity as it had a major effect on India's political situation
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