Question

Why did gandhiji decided to launch a nation wide satyagraha against the proposed rowlatt act 1919 ?explain any three reason?

Answer 1

Answer: GANDHIJI decided to launch a nation wide satyagraha against the proposed Rowlatt Act because;

Explanation:

1. The Rowlatt Act had been hurriedly passed through the Imperial Legislative Council despite the united opposition of the Indian members.
2. It gave the government enormous power to repress political activities.
3. It allowed detention of political prisoners without trial for two years.