Why did Gandhiji decide to launch a nationwide Satyagraha against the proposed Rowlatt Act 1919? Explain any three reasons.
OUTSIDE DELHI - SET 1 2010
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- This act had been hurriedly passed through the Imperial Legislative Council and despite the united opposition of the Indian members.
- It gave enormous powers to government to repress political activities.
- It allowed detention of political prisoners without trial for two years.
- Mahatma Gandhi wanted non-violence, civil disobedience against such unjust laws which could start with a hartal on 6th April.
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