Write a short note on rowlatt satyagreh
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▶ Topic : "ROWLATT SATYAGRAHA"
⏩ In 1919, Gandhiji gave a call for a Satyagraha against the Rowlatt Act, passed by the British.
⏩ The Act restricted the freedom of expression and strengthened police powers.
⏩ Mahatma Gandhi, Mohammed Ali Jinnah and others strongly opposed this Act.
⏩ April 6th 1919, was observed as a day opposing the Act. It was a non-violent opposition.
⏩ Satyagraha Sabhas were set-up all over India against the Rowlatt Act. It was the first all-India struggle against the British government.
The British used brutal methods to suppress the Rowlatt Satyagraha. On 13th April, the British opened fire on a peaceful group of people who had gathered at Jallianwala Bagh massacre sent shock waves throughout the nation. All the national leaders condemned the incidence.
During the Rowlatt Satyagraha, the participants tried to ensure that Hindus and Muslims were united in the fight against British rule.
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Explanation:
(i) The Rowlatt Act was passed in 1919 by the British government despite the united opposition of the Indian members.
(ii) It gave enormous powers to the government.
(iii) Now, the British government could suppress the political activities, and allow detention of political prisoners without trial for two years.Indian people reacted to it stoutly. Under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi, they
decided to launch a nationwide Satyagraha against the proposed Rowlatt Act (1919).
(i) Rallies were organised in various cities.
(ii) Workers went on strike in railway workshops.
(iii) Shops closed down.
To suppress the nationalists the British administration
(i) Put the local leaders in jail.
(ii) Debarred Mahatma Gandhi from entering Delhi.
(iii) On 10 April, the police in Amritsar fired upon a peaceful procession.
(iv) On 13 April, the Jallianwalla Bagh incident took place.