Question
State the demands of the Congress made in its early years.
Solution
Congress in its early years were moderate in its objectives and methods. Its demands made are stated below:
(i)The Congress demanded a greater voice for Indians in the government and in administration.
(ii)It demanded that Indians be placed in high positions in the government. For this purpose it called for Civil Service examinations to be held in India as well, not just in London.
(iii)The Congress demanded for the separation of the judiciary from the exceutive.
(iv)The repeal of the Arms Act and the freedom of speech and expression was also a major demand of the Congress.
(v)It also demanded reduction of revenue, cut in miliary expenditure and more funds for irrigation.
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