Question

why did the industrial working classes did not participate in the civil disobedience movement in large numbers

Answer 1

The industrial working classes did not participate in the Civil Disobedience Movement in large numbers, except in the Nagpur region. This was because industrialists were supporting the Movement and Congress was reluctant to include workers’ demand as part of the Movement.

Demands of workers

(i) They demanded higher wages.

(ii) They demanded proper working conditions