Question

Answer the following in 3-4 sentences.
What factors led to the Civil Disobedience Movement in 1930?

Answer 1

The Indian National Congress in its Lahore session had declared ''Poorna Swaraj'' or Complete Independence as its ultimate goal. Earlier the Indian demand of Dominion Status was rejected by Lord Irwin. The British rulers were in no mood to relent. Against this background, Gandhiji had written a letter to Viceroy Irwin urging him to implement eleven-point programme for fulfilling people's welfare. On receiving a negative response from the Viceroy, the Civil Disobedience Movement was launched by Gandhiji. It aimed at forcing the government to meet the Indian demands.