Question

Why did Mahatma Gandhiji decide to launch a nationwide satyagraha against the proposed Rowlatt Act? Explain any three reasons.

Answer 1

Gandhiji decided to launch nationwide satyagraha against the proposed Rowlatt Act in 1919 because of the following reasons:

• The success of satyagraha movement in regions like Champaran, Kheda and Ahmedabad had prepared the ground for nationwide satyagraha.
• The terms and conditions of Rowlatt Act were obnoxious as they were violative of civil rights of Indians.
• Jallianwala Bagh massacre was an inhuman and barbarous tragedy.
• The Khilafat issue had brought in the opportunity of binding Hindus and Muslims.