Describe the main features of ‘Poona Pact’.
OUTSIDE DELHI - SET 1 2015
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The main features of ‘Poona Pact’ were:
- The Poona Pact (of September 1932) gave Depressed Classes (later to be known as Scheduled caste) reserved seats in provincial and central legislative councils.
- They were to be voted in by the general electorate.
- The act came into force due to Gandhiji’s fast unto death.
- Ambedkar ultimately accepted Gandhiji’s stand.
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