Lucknow Pact
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The Lucknow Pact was an agreement reached between the
Background
The British had announced under immense pressure from Indian masses, in order to satisfy the Indians, that they will be considering a series of proposal that would lead to at least half of the members of the Executive Council being elected and the Legislative Council having a majority of elected members needed. Both the Congress and the Muslim League supported these. Both had realized that for further concessions to be gained, greater cooperation was required.[3]
Agreements by the Congress
The Congress agreed to separate
Demands presented to the British
Both parties presented some common demands to the British. They demanded:
- The number of elected seats on the councils should be increased.
- Laws/Motions which were passed by large majorities in the councils should be accepted as bindings by the British Government.
- Minorities in the provinces should be protected.
- All provinces should be granted autonomy.[3]
- Separating the executive from the judiciary
- At least half of the members of the Executive Council being elected, the Legislative council having a majority of elected members[4]
Importance
The Lucknow Pact was seen as a beacon of hope to Hindu–Muslim unity. It was the first time that the Hindus and Muslims had made a joint demand for political reform to the British. It led to a growing belief in British India that Home Rule (self-government) was a real possibility. The pact also marked the high-water mark of Hindu-Muslim unity. It established cordial relations between the Muslim League and the Indian National Congress. Before the pact, both parties were viewed as rivals who opposed each other and worked in their own interests. However, the pact brought a change in that view.
The Lucknow Pact also helped in establishing cordial relations between the two prominent groups within the Indian National Congress – the '
See also
References
- JSTOR 3021176
- ^ Sinha, Arunav (December 29, 2015). "Historic Lucknow Pact enters 100th year | Lucknow News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-06-01.
- ^ a b c Kelly, Nigel (2014). The History and Culture of Pakistan. Peak Publishing. p. 61.
- ^ The History and Culture of Pakistan by Nigel Kelly page 61
- ^ Remembering Gopal Krishna Gokhale, India Today, 19 February 2016.
- ^ Historic Lucknow Pact enters 100th year, The Times of India, 29 December 2015.