Question

Why was the rowlatt act of 1919 unpopular among indians?

Answer 1

Answer: the rowlatt act of 1919 was unpopular among Indians as it empowered the government to arrest anyone without a warrant and imprison people without trials.

Answer 2

The Rowlatt Act of 1919

Explanation:

• The Rowlatt Act was passed by the British Government in March 1919. This act gave authorization to the Government to arrest anyone in suspicion without any trial for a period of two years. It was an oppressive act of the British Government.  This Act has been reffered to as 'Black Act ' by the Indians.

• Many Indians opposed to this Act.. Gandhiji organised Hartals and organised Satyagrahas  in lieu of the Rowlatt Act.Many Indian political leaders were arrested .Even Gamdhiji was arrested. On !3th march 1919 , a meeting was held in Jallianwala Bagh to discuss about the Rowlatt Act.The main aim of the Act was to stop the revolutionary activities of the Indians. To curb the power of the Political leaders.