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    The Indian National Congress opposed the Morley-Minto Reforms of 1909 for several reasons: 1) They claimed the separate electorate system for Muslims was undemocratic; 2) Indians only held advisory positions on councils and had no power to change policies; 3) Not all Indians were given voting rights, only some were enfranchised; 4) They believed the partition of Bengal was done to weaken Hindu unity rather than for administrative purposes, and the reforms favored Muslims over Hindus.

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    The Indian National Congress opposed the Morley-Minto Reforms of 1909 for several reasons: 1) They claimed the separate electorate system for Muslims was undemocratic; 2) Indians only held advisory positions on councils and had no power to change policies; 3) Not all Indians were given voting rights, only some were enfranchised; 4) They believed the partition of Bengal was done to weaken Hindu unity rather than for administrative purposes, and the reforms favored Muslims over Hindus.

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    The Indian National Congress opposed the Morley-Minto Reforms of 1909 for several reasons: 1) They claimed the separate electorate system for Muslims was undemocratic; 2) Indians only held advisory positions on councils and had no power to change policies; 3) Not all Indians were given voting rights, only some were enfranchised; 4) They believed the partition of Bengal was done to weaken Hindu unity rather than for administrative purposes, and the reforms favored Muslims over Hindus.

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    Q: Why did Congress opposed Morley Minto Reforms of 1909?

    Ans: The Indian national Congress opposed Morley Minto Reforms due to a
    number of reasons. One of the most important reasons was the separate
    electorate system. Lord Minto had accepted the Muslim’s demand for separate
    electorate system. But Congress claimed that it was undemocratic, and in
    democracy majority should be the authority.

    Another reason was the position of Indians in the councils. Although the British
    had increased the number of Indians in the councils e.g. the Imperial Council was
    increased to 60 members and the central executive council was also increased by
    adding 60 more members. But the position of Indians in the councils was purely
    advisory. The Indians could express their opinions, they could advice on the Govt.
    policies but they did not have the power to change the Govt. policy.

    The third reason was the Limited enfranchise. All the Indians were not giving
    voting rights. The reforms did not enfranchise woman. They were not given
    political status or representation in the assemblies.

    The fourth and the most important reason was the partition of Bengal. The Indian
    national Congress claimed that t the partition had nothing to do with the
    administration efficiency. They believed that the British had tried to weaken
    Hindu unity by dividing Bengal and establishing east Bengal with a Muslim
    majority. The Congress claimed that the reforms gave Muslims more rights than
    Hindus. The Congress also demanded more rights from British Govt. For all these
    reasons the Congress opposed Morley-Minto reforms.

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    Q: Why Morley Minto reforms of 1909 were introduced?
    Ans: Both lord Minto and secretary of state John Morley were convinced that the
    Indian demand for an increased share in the Govt. of their country was fully
    justified. They worked together to draw up a series of reforms which were passed
    by the British parliament 1909 as the Indian council’s act. There were several
    reasons for this.

    First reason was that, the people of India were not satisfied with the reforms of
    1892. The imperial legislative had not been given enough powers. So the Indians
    demanded a new set of reforms.

    The administration policy of Lord Curzon had alienated the sympathy of the
    people. His autocratic attitude had caused resentment among the Indians. He
    believed that the Indians were not fit governing and gave all good jobs to
    Englishmen. The partition of Bengal in 1905 had also caused great resentment
    and indignation throughout the country. So to end the resentment the Morley
    Minto reforms were introduced.

    The All India Muslim League was founded in 1906 and a delegation of leading
    Muslims under Sir. Agha Khan waited on Viceroy of India and requested that
    separate electorate should be granted to the Muslims in the coming reforms. Lord
    Minto agreed to look into their demands with favourable consideration. So to
    fulfill their demands Morley-Minto Reforms were introduced.

    So because of these reasons Morley Minto reforms were introduced. In view of


    growing unrest and discontent among the Indians Lord Minto and John Morley
    were convinced of the necessity in favour of Indians of the reforms.

    Q: What was the importance of the Morley Minto reforms?


    Ans: The importance of Morley Minto reforms is revealed by the fact that it had
    granted the separate electorates to the Indian Muslims. The Indian Muslims could
    determine their destiny by the introduction of the act. The credit of acceptance of
    separate electorate goes to the deputation, who met Lord Minto at Simla in
    October 1906. Lord Minto did a lot for the proper working of democracy in India

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    by introducing separate electorate. The Muslims community would not be left at
    mercy of Hindu majority by introducing of separate electorate.

    Lord Minto encouraged Muslims by fulfilling their demand. This encouragement


    resulted in the establishment of all India Muslim League, which struggled for the
    independence of a separate homeland for Indian Muslims in the subcontinent.
    Thus, Lord Minto rendered great service to the Muslims of India.

    It was also important because of the introduction of Morley Minto reforms both
    Indian National Congress and Muslim League became close to each other and
    became ready to work under these reforms, as it was only a very short step
    towards greater self rule.

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