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The Making Of The National Movement: 1870s

Question
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Why was the Rowlatt Act passed? What were the view of M. K. Gandhi?

Solution

The Rowlatt Act was passed to curb fundamental rights such as the freedom of expression and strengthened police powers.

Mahatma Gandhi felt that the government had no right to restrict the basic freedoms of people. He criticised the Act as devilish and tyrannical.

 

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