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What was rowlatt act how did the Indians show their disapproval towards this act

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Answered by Raunak1432
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Explanation:

The Rowlatt Act gave British imperial authorities power to deal with revolutionary activities. But in this course of action even the innocent people were targeted and had no scope of " vakil, appeal or dalil". By this act, the British severely clamped the rights of Indians. Hence, they opposed this Act

Answered by marishthangaraj
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Rowlatt act and how did the Indians show their disapproval towards this act

Explanation:

  • In 1919, the Rowlatt Act was passed hurriedly through the Imperial Legislative Council, despite the united opposition of the Indian members.This Act gave the British Government enormous powers to repress political activities.
  • According to this law, political prisoners could be detained in prison without trial for two years.Mahatma Gandhi wanted non-violent civil disobedience against such unjust law.
  • Rallies were organised in various cities, workers went on strike in railway workshops, and shops closed down. British administration decided to suppress the nationalists. Local leaders were picked up from Amritsar, and Mahatma Gandhi was barred from entering Delhi
  • Rowlatt Act was opposed by people in India:

1. Gandhi began non-violent civil disobedience with a hartal on April 6.

2. People held rallies in various cities

3. Workers of the 12 railway workshops went on strike and shops were closed.

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