What was the reaction of indian people against ROWLATT ACT ?
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Rowlatt act was passed in by Colonial govt. in 1919 as to curb rebel plannings to overthrow the govt.
it states that "If people are seen in groups of more than 4, they will be arrested and could be jailed for months without trail"
People reacted with demonstration across India mainly in Amrister - which latter led to Massacre in Jallianwala bagh.
Rowlatt shows the true image of Britesh ruling India who killed hundreds on the name of this act.
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the reforms announced in the government of India act of 1919 A.D did not satisfy the Congress and the feeling of despair overtook the country.
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the whole India stood as one man against this act,which they called as black bill .(they consider it as an shame on their national honour ) Too big to bear .it was at this stage GANDHI JI took the reins of Congress in his hands and started the anti rowlatt act satyagraha in 1919.Satyagraha movement was based on the principle of truth and non violence .But the British government was bent on crushing the aniti rowlatt act satyagraha movement ,obstruction,rioting,violence took place ,shooting at Delhi took place in which 5 people were killed and 20others wounded.Protests hartals were organized in all big towns ,shops remained closed ,even Gandhiji was arrested when he went to Delhi for spot study of whole situation
In this way the people revolted against Rowlatt satyagraha