Why did British impose Vernacular Press Act ? Class 10 SST
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Vernacular act was passed by Lord Lytton to prevent press of Indian languages from expressing criticism against the British government . ... This act excluded english publications as it was meant to control seditious writing in 'publications in Oriental languages' everywhere in the country, except for the South.
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The vernacular press act was started by the British Officer Lord.Lytton who was known for his repressive policies against the welfare of Indians.
His Vernacular press act abolished any newspaper of any Vernacular language to publish anything against the British or their policies.
This was fone to lower the tide of growing Nationalism in India and to avoid people realising or avenge their rule.
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