SIMON COMMISSION (1927)

Sir John Simon headed 7 men committee all British

WHY SIMON
COMMISSION??
To restore the
relationship with
the Indians.
To reform the law
of 1919.
To offer the
Indians
AUTONOMY!!

IMPACT OF SIMON
COMMISSION??
Mass protests and
rallies by Muslims
and Hindus.
Rejection of the
reforms by Simon
Commission.

NEHRU REPORT (1928)

Motilal Nehru drafted a report called
NEHRU REPORT
(1928)

Jawarlal Nehru
the son of
Motilal Nehru
was the
Secretary for
this report.

Demanded for the rights of

Hindus only and not the
Indians.
Demanded for the self
government of Hindus.
Demanded for the India as a
federation.
Demanded for the legislative
councils to be Indian
dominated.
Muslims rejected this report it did not
ask for the rights of Muslims.
It dominated the political scenario.
It rejected the idea of Muslims as partners
in the demand for independence.