Question

Why did Gandhiji decide to launch a nationwide satyagraha against the proposed Rowlatt Act 1919 ? How was it organised ? Explain

Answer 1

 Mahatma Gandhi decided to launch a nationwideSatyagraha against the proposed Rowlatt Act(a) The Rowlatt Act had been hurriedly passed
through the Imperial Legislative Council despitethe united opposition of the Indian members.(b) It gave the government enormous power to repress
political activities
(c) Allowed detention of political prisoners without trial for two years.
(d) It was the unjustful law.

Answer 2

The proposed Rowlatt Act 1919 was hurriedly passed through Imperial Legislative Council .This act gave the government enormous powers .
Mahatma Gandhi wanted to protest against this Act as it was unjust.

1)It all started with a Hartal on 6th April,1919.
2) People went out on rallies in various cities,shops closed down.
3) Widespread attacks on banks, post offices, railway offices.