Question

Why did Mahatma Gandhiji decide to launch a nationwide Satyagraha against the proposed Rowlatt Act? Explain any three reasons.

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Answer 1

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Explanation:

Gandhiji launched Rowlatt satyagrah against the proposed Rowlett act passed in 1919 by the government because: It allowed the detention of political leaders without any trial for three years. It means that the british government can arrest any indian leader without any proof of crime.

Answer 2

Answer: GANDHIJI decided to launch a nation wide satyagraha against the proposed Rowlatt Act because; The Rowlatt Act had been hurriedly passed through the Imperial Legislative Council despite the united opposition of the Indian members. It gave the government enormous power to repress political activities.

Explanation: What was Rowlat Act?

The Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act of 1919', popularly known as the Rowlatt Act, was a legislative council act passed by the Imperial Legislative Council in Delhi on 18 March 1919, indefinitely extending the emergency measures of preventive indefinite detention, incarceration without trial and judicial review.

Why did Gandhiji opposed Rowlatt Act?

opposition of the Indian members. This Act gave the British Government enormous powers to repress political activities. According to this law, political prisoners could be detained in prison without trial for two years. Mahatma Gandhi wanted non-violent civil disobedience against such unjust law.