Why was rowlatt satyagraha limited in cities and towns
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a.In 1919 the Imperial Legislative council hurriedly passed the Rowlatt Act,despite of mass and united opposition of indian members. The law gave the govt enormous power to repress political activities and allow detention of people without trial in the court.
b.Gandhiji launched Rowlatt Satyagraha which was formed against Rowlatt Act of 1919.
c.Rallies were organised in various cities, workers went on strike in railway workshops, and shops closed down.
d.Local leaders were picked up from Amritsar, and Mahatma Gandhi was barred from entering Delhi.
e.The police in Amritsar fired upon a peaceful procession, which further led to widespread attacks on banks, post offices and railway stations. Martial law was imposed and General Dyer took command.
f.The movement was limited to only cities.
g.It did not have a broad base.
h.Not all sections of Indian society participated in the movement.
i.The movement took a violent turn, which compelled Mahatma Gandhi to call it off.
Answer:
Because the mass movement was not started.
Explanation:
The Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act of 1919, passed by the British Indian government, was more often known as the Rowlatt Act. Because of its unfairness and restrictions, the Indian population referred to this Act as the "Black Act." On March 18, 1919, the Imperial Legislative Council approved the Act.
Rowlatt satyagraha was limited in cities and towns because mass movements like Non-Cooperation Movement had not started. The revolutionary ideas were prevalent in cities and towns only among the upper-class people.
Gandhi sought to promote civil disobedience in a non-violent manner. As a result of the movement's extensive use of violence, he decided to dissolve the Rowlatt Satyagraha. One of the shortcomings of the Rowlett Satyagraha is this.
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