what are the 11 demands of gandhiji in gandhi-irwin pact ?
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In January 1930, Gandhiji issued an eleven point ultimatum to Lord Irwin, combining some general and specific demands,
Total prohibition
release of poltical prisoners
cuts in army expenses, civil services salaraies
changes in Arms Act
reform of the C.I.D
lowering of rupee-sterling rate
textile protection
reservation of coastal shipping for Indians
a fifty percent reduction in land revenue
abolition of both salt tax and government salt monopoly
Explanation:
This truth is not taught in schools and colleges.
The eleven demands of Gandhi ji made to Lord Irvwin were :-
(1) Prohibit intoxicants, liquor
(2) Change the exchange ratio between the rupee and the sterling,
(3) Reduce the rate of land revenue,
(4) Abolition of salt tax,
(5) Reduce the military expenditure,
(6) Reduce expenditure on civil administration,
(7) Impose custom duty on foreign cloth,
(8) Accept the Postal Reservation Bill,
(9) Abolish the CID department,
(10) Release all political prisoners, and
(11) Issue licenses of fire arms to citizens for self-protection.