Question

Why did Gandhiji decide to launch nationwide satyagraha against the proposed rowlatt act of 1919

Answer 1

He decided to launch satyagrah because the rowlatt act gave the police enormous power to arrest a person without any warrant.

Also, it suspended the rights of Habeas Corpus and includes trial in seclusion.

Gandhiji regarded it as stealing the rights if individuals

Answer 2

1.Th success in Sathyagraha movements in region like Champara,Kheda had prepared ground for Sathyagraha.
2.The terms and conditions of Rowlatt act were very obnoxious,they were violate civil rights of Indians.
3.Jallianwallabagh massacre.
4.The Khilafath issue