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What was the Inland Emigration Act of 1859?
What was the Inland Emigration Act of 1859?
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Under the Inland Emigration Act of 1859, without permission, plantation labourers were not allowed to leave tea gardens and, in reality, such permission was rarely granted to them.
- Thousands of plantation labourers ignored the authorities that vacated the plantation and went home.
- They believed that Gandhi Raj was arriving and that in their own village, everyone will be granted land. Nevertheless, they did not reach their goal.
- Stranded by rail and steamer strike on the route, they were trapped and badly beaten by police.
Answer:
Under the Inland Emigration Act of 1859, without permission, plantation labourers were not allowed to leave tea gardens and, in reality, such permission was rarely granted to them.
- Thousands of plantation labourers ignored the authorities that vacated the plantation and went home.
- They believed that Gandhi Raj was arriving and that in their own village, everyone will be granted land. Nevertheless, they did not reach their goal.
- Stranded by rail and steamer strike on the route, they were trapped and badly beaten by police.
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