Why did Gandhiji decide to launch a nationwide Satyagraha against the proposed Rowlatt Act of 1919? How was it organised? Explain.
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i am giving you the answer in points so please elaborate it.
1. condition corrected by the first world war.
2. gandhiji returns and Satyagraha.
3. the rowlatt act
4. martial law
5. jallianwala Bagh massacre
6. United struggle
The Rowlatt Act was passed despite the united opposition of the Indian members of Imperial Legislative Council.
The Act gave the government enormous powers to oppress political agitations.
It had allowed the detention of political prisoners without trial for two years. There was no provision for appeal.
The passing of this Act aroused large scale indignation.
Gandhiji, who had formed a Satyagraha Sabha earlier, called for a countrywide protest against the proposed Rowlatt Act. Throughout the country, 6 April 1919 was observed as a National Humiliation Day. Gandhiji wanted a non-violent civil disobedience against such unjust laws. Hartals and rallies were organized in various cities. Workers went on strike in railway workshops. Shops were closed down. The movement was non-violent but proved to be effective.