Question

Why was Simon Commission boycotted by Indians? Give two reasons

Answer 1

Answer:

It was opposed by Nehru, Gandhi, Jinnah (Pakistan), the Muslim League and Indian National Congress because it contained seven members of the British Parliament but no Indians. Indians saw it as a violation to their right of self determination and insult to their self respect.

Answer 2

Answer:

Simon commission was boycotted by Indians because:

1. Indians didn't like that a British will rule over them.

2. Simon don't have single Indian number.