Question

Why did Gandhiji decided to launch nationwide satyagraha against the proposed Rowlatt Act 1919?????? Explain three reasons.....

Answer 1

1 Gandhi ji wanted to pass a satyagrah against such unjust laws
2 at it gave more power to the government and less power to the leaders elected
3 the khilafat issue had brought in the opportunity of binding hindus and muslims together and be united

Answer 2

Gandhiji decided to launch a nationwide Satyagraha

against the proposed Rowlatt Act, 1919 due to the

following three reasons:

a. The Rowlatt Act was passed hurriedly by the

Imperial Legislative Council despite the opposition

by the Indian members.

b. The Rowlatt Act gave enormous power to the

government for repressing the political activities.

c. According to this Act, the government can detain

the political prisoners without trial for a period

of two years.