Question

why did gandhi ji decide to launch a nationwide satyagraha against the proposed rowlatt act, 1919?explain.

Answer 1

Answer:

Gandhiji thought that less people will not be able to acheive the protest he thought about . So he thought to bring Hindu and Muslims under one umbrella to launch his satyagraha . So he decided to speak and collborate with Muhammed ali and Shaukat ali of Khilafat commitee in Bombay.

Answer 2

$\Large\underline \mathbb\pink{ANSWER}$

Satyagraha against the proposed Rowlatt Act, 1919:

• The Rowlatt Act was hurriedly passed through the Imperial Legislative Council.

• Indian members unitedly opposed it.

• It gave government enormous powers to repress political activities.

• It allowed detention of political prisoners without trial for two years.

Organisation of Satyagraha:

• Mahatma Gandhi wanted non-violent civil disobedience against such unjust laws.

• it was started with a 'Hartal' on 6th April.

• Rallies were organised in various cities.

• Workers went on strike in railway workshops.

• Shops were closed down.

__________________________________________

hope it's helpful