Question

Write a note on rowlactt act

Answer 1

Answer:

Rowlatt Act (1919) had been hurriedly passed through the Imperial Legislative Council despite the united opposition of the Indian Members. It have the government enormous powers to repress political activities, and allowed detention of political prisoners without trial for two years.

It was enforced in the year of 1919.

Answer 2

Answer:-

• Gandhiji in 1919 decided to launch a Nationwide satyagrah against the proposed Rowlactt Act 1919.

• This was hurriedly passed through the Imperial Legislative council despite the United opposition of the Indian members.

• Mahatma Gandhi wanted non-violent civil disobedience against such unjust laws, which would start with a 'hartal' on 6 April.

• Rallies were organised in various cities, workers went on strike in Railway workshops, and other shops closed down.

• Local leaders were picked up from Amritsar, and Mahatma Gandhi was barred from entering Delhi.

• On April 10,the police of Amritsar fired upon a peaceful procession, provoking widespread attacks on banks, post offices, and railway stations.