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:
Discontinuation of Salt March by the Indian National Congress
Participation by the Indian National Congress in the Second Round Table Conference
Withdrawal of all ordinances issued by the Government of India imposing curbs on the activities of the Indian National Congress
Withdrawal of all prosecutions relating to several types of offenses except those involving violence
Release of prisoners arrested for participating in the Salt March.
Removal of the tax on salt, which allowed the Indians to produce, trade, and sell salt legally and for their own private use