Question

How did the Colonial Government repress the 'Civil Disobedience Movement'? Explain.

Answer 1

The colonial government took brutal steps to repress the Civil Disobedience Movement.

1) The government began arresting the congress leaders one by one. This led to violent clashes in many places.

2) Abdul Ghaffar Khan, a devout disciple of Mahatma Gandhi was arrested (April 1930) as a result of which angry crowds protested on the streets of Peshawar.

3) Gandhiji was arrested.

4) A frightened government responded with a policy of brutal repression which included lathi charges, large scale imprisonment, etc.

5) Peaceful Satyagrahis were attacked. Women and children were beaten.

6) About 100,000 people were arrested by the British.