Why
was the Simon Commission opposed in India?
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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.
Simon commission was opposed in India as it did not have a single Indian representative. Wherever the Simon commission went, it was boycotted by the Congress as well as the Muslim league with black flags. Lala Lajpat Rai was seriously injured while protesting in a police Lathi charge in Lahore. later succumbed to his injuries.
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More about Simon commission :
It was sent to India to review the government of India act of 1919 and suggest for the reforms to appease the Indians. It was one of the British Documents.