Question

Mention any two demands made by the Muslim Deputation in 1906.

Answer 1

Shimla Deputation or the Muslim deputation organized by the Indian Muslim leaders met the Governor General and Viceroy Lord Minto in Simla on 1 October 1906. Some of its demands were as below:

1. Separate electoral constituencies for Muslims in the provincial council and imperial legislative council.

2. Preference should be given to Muslim community while nominating members to the Viceroy's council.